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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.
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.
Flexible milking creates options on-farm

24 February 2020

With flexible milking systems becoming increasingly popular, new research into ‘three in two’ milking indicating that farmers and their staff could benefit from this system will be presented at DairyNZ’s upcoming Canterbury Farmers’ Forum.
Wintering solutions at Southland forum

20 February 2020

Research into wintering crops and infrastructure, along with ways to meet recommended practice, will be shared at DairyNZ’s Farmers’ Forum in Southland on March 3.
Jewellers gift a diamond to show their love for dairy farmers

10 February 2020

Auckland jewellers Mark and Pamela Beckett are showing their love for New Zealand dairy farmers by giving away a two-carat diamond valued at $12,000.
Forum provides on-farm environmental solutions

10 February 2020

Waikato dairy farmers will hear about practical on-farm strategies to reduce nitrogen (N) losses and greenhouse gas emissions, as part of DairyNZ’s Farmers’ Forum on February 19.
Flooding impact severe for 100-plus Southland-South Otago dairy farms

05 February 2020

With swollen rivers still rising in some areas, DairyNZ reports that more than 100 dairy farms in Southland and South Otago are being severely impacted by the extensive flooding in the region.
Stronger through science

03 February 2020

DairyNZ’s scientific research is delivering real on-farm solutions for dairy farmers.
More profit, smaller footprint

03 February 2020

Ten years ago, the dairy sector set itself an ambitious research target. DairyNZ strategy and investment leader Bruce Thorrold looks at how we’re tracking.
Scaling back on antibiotics

03 February 2020

Brendon and Rochelle O'Leary have been involved with DairyNZ’s dry cow therapy Decision-Making project.
Spring calving ‘revolutionised’

03 February 2020

LeAnne Blakelock and her team had a major turnaround on long-held milk fever issues after attending DairyNZ’s FeedRight training course.
Picking her dry-off date on BCS

03 February 2020

Now’s the time to think about selecting the right dry-off dates.
ETS legislation will increase costs for Kiwis

30 January 2020

DairyNZ General Manager for Responsible Dairy Jenny Cameron is urging Parliament’s Environment Select Committee to carefully consider the implications ETS legislation could have on farms, families and communities and how they manage the impact of the transition to a low-emissions economy.