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Environmental leaders inspire and challenge farmers at dairy forum

17 March 2021

Dairy farmers at the Dairy Environment Leaders Forum in Wellington have heard first-hand what will be required of all New Zealanders in order to meet our climate change obligations.
DairyNZ: farmer input delivers practical wintering options

16 March 2021

DairyNZ is pleased collaborative action and the farming sector’s input has delivered practical winter grazing decisions, which sees farmers able to continue delivering on good practice changes.
Dairy farmers encouraged to make climate submission

11 March 2021

DairyNZ is encouraging dairy farmers to provide feedback on the Climate Change Commission proposal, and a template is now available online to help.
DairyNZ events support environment and profitability

09 March 2021

DairyNZ events launching this week will help farmers achieve a thriving business while meeting environmental goals.
DairyNZ: outcome sought for winter grazing rules

02 March 2021

DairyNZ is calling on the government to respond to an advisory group's recommendations to improve winter grazing rules.
Research shows NZ dairy the world’s most emissions efficient

27 January 2021

New research shows New Zealand dairy farmers have the world’s lowest carbon footprint – at half the emissions of other international producers.
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.
Essential changes made to freshwater regulations, but issues remain

28 May 2020

Sector feedback has resulted in significant change to the Government’s Essential Freshwater package but there is still a sting in the tail, says DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle.
Time’s nearly up: farmer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote ends Saturday

26 May 2020

Dairy farmers have just days left to vote on the milksolids levy – which closes 5pm Saturday, May 30.
Dairy farmers - don't forget your levy vote

20 May 2020

The deadline is looming for dairy farmers to have their say on the milksolids levy vote, which closes May 30.
DairyNZ project drives change on Canterbury farms

15 May 2020

A DairyNZ project in Selwyn and Hinds is helping dairy farmers significantly reduce nitrogen losses on farms, while maintaining profitability.
Regional planning process delayed due to COVID-19

30 March 2020

The deadline for lodging appeals on the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan has been extended to Friday 8 May 2020.
Working through the challenges

01 March 2020

DairyNZ’s recent Dairy Environment Leaders’ Forum was an opportunity to show others that dairy farmers are responding to sector issues and policy direction, says chair Tracy Brown.
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.
Dairy farmers' wetlands work takes to the skies

30 January 2020

No one can say that the owners of a dairy farm near Wairarapa Moana can’t see the wood for the trees.