DairyNZ News

New DairyNZ chief financial officer Robyn Marsh is thrilled to bring her experience and enthusiasm for agriculture to her new role, helping provide strong financial direction, vision and profitable management.

Farmers are facing increased costs and are focused on managing these at the start of the new dairy season.

Today’s National Party announcement to delay agriculture emissions pricing until technology is in place and targets reviewed, is a step in the right direction, according to DairyNZ.

DairyNZ is looking for a new associate director and dairy farmers interested in progressing their governance career and contribution to the sector are encouraged to apply.

For dairy farmer and bull breeder Steve Ireland, building a better Breeding Worth (BW), with genomics, means being able to make smarter, more profitable decisions.

Enterprising farmers, scientists and rural professionals are exploring what the NZ dairy farm will look like in 2030.

While we already know of fodder beet’s strengths as a high-yield, high-energy feed in the dairy system, recent research has revealed its notable environmental benefits.

This World Milk Day (June 1) we’re celebrating Kiwi dairy farmers’ commitment to reducing their environmental footprint while delivering quality food around the world.

“We believe the best way to help dairy farmers achieve the highest rate of genetic gain in their herd is to have one independent Breeding Worth (BW), including genomics and involving all the industry players," DairyNZ Chair Jim van der Poel says.

A Sustainable Catchments programme launched last Friday (May 12) will see local farmers, DairyNZ and iwi working together to help improve the health of the Pokaiwhenua catchment in the South Waikato.