Farmer submissions encouraged on ZCB

06 June 2019

DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle is encouraging dairy farmers to speak up and make a submission on the Government’s proposed Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill.

Level up your calf care

06 June 2019

New Zealand dairy farmers do a great job of calf care, but what if we could do even better?

Ambitious targets will require govt support

31 May 2019

DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle has welcomed funding announced in yesterday’s Budget for the Sustainable Land Use Package but will be watching closely to ensure announcements translate to real and tangible support for farmers and the wider rural sector to help meet ambitious Government targets.

Rural communities need mental health focus

31 May 2019

DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle has welcomed an increase in funding for mental health in yesterday’s Budget, saying he hopes the increased frontline services for mental health will include sufficient support for rural communities.

Raise a Glass: It’s World Milk Day on Saturday (June 1)

30 May 2019

New Zealand dairy products help to support an improved quality of life for many, and, in some instances, to support life its very self. In other places our dairy products are more about pleasing palates, discerning ones at that.

Costs up as farmers reinvest back into the business

29 May 2019

DairyNZ’s newly-released Economic Survey 2017-18 shows farmers have taken advantage of increased milk income to catch up on deferred farm maintenance and revisit capital expenditure, previously delayed due to lower milk prices.

Worth their weight in gold

29 May 2019

When it comes to rearing calves, Jilly Haywood knows a thing or two about the challenges involved.

All set for Fieldays 2019

28 May 2019

Thousands of people from around the world will converge at Mystery Creek in Hamilton for the annual National Agricultural Fieldays in June. We’ll be part of the action in four different areas.

Moosic to milk by – rock the winner, country & pop score too

27 May 2019

Kiwi cows are rock chicks, so a poll of dairy farmers around the country reveals.

Dairy farmers ready for winter

24 May 2019

Winter is almost here and depending what the weather has in store, some dairy farmers will have challenges with wet conditions.

Dairy committed to playing its part in lowering emissions

08 May 2019

DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle has reconfirmed the dairy sector’s commitment to play its part to reduce its biological emissions, and supports the intent of the direction of the Zero Carbon Bill.

Making money from milk

07 May 2019

Shifting the family farm down by two systems has been a business-saver for Waikato dairy farmer Alan Syme.

Farm technology: pros and cons

07 May 2019

Many farmers have told us they'd like to know about new innovations that could help on-farm.

Pads and pasture growth gains

07 May 2019

Potential pasture growth rate improvements from standing off cows using a feed pad versus no feed pad.

Farmers' Forums contributing to a positive dairy future

The latest dairy sector developments and opportunities here and overseas will be discussed at DairyNZ’s Farmers’ Forums in regions around the country in May.