DairyNZ supports winter grazing solutions proposed

17 December 2020

DairyNZ supports recommendations to the Government from an advisory group looking to improve winter grazing rules for farmers and achieve better environmental outcomes.

M. bovis: eradication going to plan, but still work to do

17 December 2020

New analysis highlights dairy’s economic contribution

17 December 2020

The dairy sector is encouraged by today’s GDP results that emphasise New Zealand’s economic rebound amid Covid-19.

Dairy’s record milksolids production in a challenging year

16 December 2020

The annual New Zealand Dairy Statistics publication released today shows another record year for New Zealand’s dairy sector, with total milksolids production at a record high.

Fonterra, Nestlé and DairyNZ join forces to tackle nitrogen leaching

14 December 2020

Fonterra and Nestlé are teaming up with DairyNZ to expand a promising plantain trial to help improve waterways and reduce on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

DairyNZ supports PCE call to rethink research funding

10 December 2020

DairyNZ agrees with the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton’s call for the Government to rethink how environmental research is funded in New Zealand.

Aparima environment plans driving change

02 December 2020

A new survey of farmers in Aparima, Southland, shows farms achieve better environmental results when they have Farm Environment Plans.

Dairy sector already committed to climate change solutions

02 December 2020

DairyNZ shares the government’s ambition to reduce climate change emissions and today’s declaration of a climate emergency will further highlight the issue’s importance.

No backing down on bovis

30 November 2020

Eradication of Mycoplasma bovis is going to plan, but we have a way to go yet.

DairyNZ wins Kudos Award for fertility research

30 November 2020

A DairyNZ-led team is delighted to receive the Primary Industries Award at the Kudos Awards for its ground-breaking collaborative research into improving dairy fertility genetics.

Good Bosses in action: Peter & Vicki Risi

26 November 2020

Waikato dairy farm owners Peter & Vicki Risi are nailing it at being good bosses, and their team approach has continued paying off despite the Covid-19 restrictions.

No turning back from 3-in-2

26 November 2020

DairyNZ’s Flexible Milking Project is investigating the pros and cons of milking three times in two days (3-in-2). Bay of Plenty farmer Nick Dowson is one of several pilot farmers involved in the project who’ve adopted a full-season flexible milking strategy.

DairyNZ seeks associate directors

23 October 2020

Dairy farmers with an interest in governance are encouraged to apply for two associate director roles.

Two farmers elected to DairyNZ board

21 October 2020

Two dairy farmers, Jim van der Poel and Colin Glass, were re-elected onto DairyNZ’s board at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ashburton this week.

Farmers invited to attend DairyNZ AGM

15 October 2020

Dairy farmers are encouraged to attend DairyNZ’s annual general meeting (AGM) in Ashburton, where 2019/20 key projects, investment highlights and financial results will be discussed.