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New freshwater farm plans must not duplicate work done
28 July 2021
DairyNZ supports all farmers having freshwater farm plans but says the Government must recognise high quality planning already done by farmers.
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Latest M. bovis TAG report released
22 July 2021
The latest report from the independent Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) response shows New Zealand is on track to eradicate the disease.
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Farmer motivation high for successful winter grazing
22 July 2021
DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand are encouraged by reports of good winter grazing this year and farmers nudging other farmers to deliver on good practice too.
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Assistance for flood affected farmers
21 July 2021
With significant flooding affecting a number of farms, the Rural Advisory Group is working together to support West Coast farmers.
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Visa extension gives dairy farmers some certainty
16 July 2021
DairyNZ says today’s Government decision to extend Essential Skills visas provides some welcome certainty for farmers and employees who have their futures at stake.
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Applications open for dairy worker border exception
08 July 2021
Applications are now being taken by DairyNZ for dairy farmers applying for border class exception which could see 200 dairy farm workers and their families come into the country.
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Ireland and NZ expertise shared at Pasture Summit this week
05 July 2021
Speakers from Ireland and New Zealand are coming together at the joint binational Pasture Summit forum this week. The local and international speakers will focus on whether pasture is still the way forward, providing interesting and topical discussions.
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Pasture Summit to focus on pasture's role and future
30 June 2021
Dairy farmers are encouraged to attend the upcoming joint New Zealand and Ireland Pasture Summit forum, which will address whether pasture is still the way forward.
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Southland Regional Plan process update
28 June 2021
As Environment Southland develops a new Regional Plan, DairyNZ is working on your behalf during the consultation process.
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DairyNZ pleased to see funding for flood-affected farmers
24 June 2021
Dairy industry body DairyNZ is reassured to see additional funding delivered today for flood-affected farmers in Canterbury.
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SIDE: Farmers encouraged to continue evolving
23 June 2021
Around 450 dairy farmers attending the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) in Ashburton heard about the need for continued transformation in a changing farming environment.
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SIDE comes to Ashburton next week
18 June 2021
The two-day South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) is one of the biggest dairy events, run by farmers for farmers, and is being held on June 22-23 in Ashburton.
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New plantain research a turning point for dairy
16 June 2021
A new $22 million research initiative is underway to help dairy farmers improve freshwater quality – through using plantain pastures.
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Government recognises dairy workforce shortfall
10 June 2021
Federated Farmers and DairyNZ are extremely relieved the government has recognised the crippling shortage of workers in the dairy industry by approving 200 skilled people to cross the border.
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Commission advice remains a big ask for farmers
09 June 2021
The Independent Climate Change Commission’s final advice to Government has kept the 2030 methane reduction target at 10 percent, but the job ahead remains a big ask for dairy farmers, according to DairyNZ.
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