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DairyNZ: working together delivers the best results

28 September 2020

Sector body DairyNZ is encouraged by many of the pragmatic solutions being put on the table for agriculture policies to encourage sustainable, profitable farming.
Dairy sector calls for action on rural mental health

21 September 2020

To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand, the dairy sector is calling for rural mental health to be a priority.
Dairy sector welcomes govt announcement on migrants

09 September 2020

DairyNZ warmly welcome a government announcement that means some skilled migrant dairy farm employees will be able to return to New Zealand from overseas.
Freshwater rules advisory group to be established

08 September 2020

Yesterday (Monday 7 September) the Minister for the Environment David Parker and Minister of Primary Industries Damien O’Connor met with council executives, farming and sector leaders and Fish and Game Southland.
Voting opens soon for DairyNZ board farmer candidates

07 September 2020

Dairy farmers can soon vote on who will join DairyNZ’s Board of Directors.
Plantain added as a pasture type in OverseerFM

01 September 2020

New Zealand farmers can now assess the potential impact and investment of plantain, using OverseerFM.
DairyNZ: the top 10 things Government can do for dairy

18 August 2020

DairyNZ has released its ten policy priorities for the 2020 election and its ‘The View from the Cow Shed’ report which provides policymakers with insight from the farm, says DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle.
New Rural Employee Support Hub launched

13 August 2020

DairyNZ and partners have launched a new Rural Employee Support Hub, to provide information and help to farm employees so they have the best possible experiences and careers on farm.
DairyNZ invites farmers to join its board

13 August 2020

Dairy farmers with an interest in shaping the future of New Zealand’s dairy sector are invited to apply for two director roles with industry good body, DairyNZ.
New chair brings fresh focus on sustainable dairying

06 August 2020

Waikato farmer and businesswoman Melissa Slattery is the new chair of DairyNZ’s Dairy Environment Leaders programme.
Dairy sector turns attention to on-farm action

05 August 2020

As the Government’s Action for Healthy Waterways becomes law, DairyNZ is turning its attention to what this now means on-farm.
Proposed changes to Otago's water and waste plans

30 July 2020

Proposed plan changes to the regional water and waste plans in Otago have been notified and are open for submissions until the 17 August.
DairyNZ: RMA changes must deliver better outcomes

29 July 2020

DairyNZ is backing changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) to deliver reduced compliance costs for farmers, increase efficiency and improve environmental outcomes.
Three years on and M. bovis eradication effort is on track

22 July 2020

Today marks three years since Mycoplasma bovis was first detected in New Zealand. Finding this bacteria here was a shock to the industry, and kicked off one of New Zealand’s largest ever biosecurity responses.
Economic Survey provides insight into dairy farm performance

17 July 2020

DairyNZ's latest Economic Survey 2018-19 shows dairy farmers had a reasonable year for operating profit and milk production, but farmers face a number of challenges – making cost control a key driver to help buffer dairy businesses against variable milk prices.