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.

Proposed freshwater policies could cost NZ $6 billion

30 October 2019

Economic modelling by DairyNZ shows the proposed Essential Freshwater package could significantly harm New Zealand’s dairy sector and the wider national economy – by 2050, costing $6 billion per year.

Changes in off paddock Minimum Standards

25 October 2019

New minimum standards for off paddock facilities in New Zealand.

He waka eke noa partnership a better approach for farmers

24 October 2019

DairyNZ is welcoming today’s announcement that the Government have accepted the farming industry proposal – He waka eke noa - to build an enduring farm-level emission reduction framework in a partnership approach between the sector and government.

Farmer template simplifies freshwater submission

09 October 2019

DairyNZ are encouraging dairy farmers to get their submissions in now on the proposed Essential Freshwater Package – and there’s a template online to make it easier.

Shorter milking attracts staff

01 October 2019

Find out how milking efficiency helps to attract and retain staff through better labour management.

Farmers becoming the experts

01 October 2019

DairyNZ is encouraging farmers who’ve had success with Milksmart to share their knowledge with others.

Milking by time with MaxT

01 October 2019

MaxT shortens milking times by as much as 30 percent.

Milking efficiency through extended milking intervals

01 October 2019

The latest on flexible milking from DairyNZ senior scientist Paul Edwards.

Farm Debt Mediation Bill a welcome relief

19 June 2019

DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle is welcoming yesterday’s announcement of the Farm Debt Mediation Bill as an example of an initiative that will mean a lot to farmers who may be feeling financial pressure.

Rosie Rocks with the PM

14 June 2019

The Rankin dairy farming family from Taranaki rock, so the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern found out at Fieldays.

Meet DairyNZ's Scott Farm Team

13 June 2019

Ben Fisher, farm manager at DairyNZ’s Scott Farm, explains how his team’s combined focus on farming and research provides them with unique challenges and rewards.

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.

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?