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.

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?

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.

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.