New freshwater farm plans must not duplicate work done

28 July 2021

DairyNZ supports all farmers having freshwater farm plans but says the Government must recognise high quality planning already done by farmers.

New plantain research a turning point for dairy

16 June 2021

A new $22 million research initiative is underway to help dairy farmers improve freshwater quality – through using plantain pastures.

DairyNZ: climate plan must set farmers up to succeed

31 May 2021

As the Independent Climate Change Commission deliver their final advice, DairyNZ are calling on the Government to deliver not only a pragmatic emissions reduction plan – but the funding and support to achieve it too.

Flood-affected farmers urged to seek support

31 May 2021

DairyNZ is encouraging Canterbury farmers to look out for each other and access support agencies for any assistance.

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.

Future, food and science at upcoming Farmers' Forums

20 January 2020

Five Farmers' Forums being held across New Zealand in February and March will discuss the future of dairy farming.

DairyNZ CEO: Make the methane target achievable

25 July 2019

Today, DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle appeared before Parliament’s Environment Select Committee to send a clear message to politicians – an unachievable 47 percent methane reduction target would be setting farmers up to fail.

Meet DairyNZ’s Lye Farm Team

01 July 2019

Lye Farm manager Bruce Sugar’s team supports the science while keeping both farm and cows in top shape.

School and community team up

01 July 2019

Dozens of students recently joined up with DairyNZ, local farmers and community groups to carry out riparian planting on a Kakanui farm.

Dairy farmers do their bit for the environment

Dairy farmers Mark and Jennifer McDonald began beautifying the landscape on their 138-hectare Methven dairy farm a decade ago.