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No backing down on bovis

30 November 2020

Eradication of Mycoplasma bovis is going to plan, but we have a way to go yet.
Southland winter cropping field day planned for farmers

30 September 2020

Farmers from Southland are encouraged to attend a winter cropping ‘Big Day Out’ field day on October 6.
Sir John Kirwan to speak with West Coast farmers

30 September 2020

Two DairyNZ events for West Coast dairy farmers will host Sir John Kirwan on October 7-8, when he will share his experience with depression while doing the career he loved.
DairyNZ: working together delivers the best results

28 September 2020

Sector body DairyNZ is encouraged by many of the pragmatic solutions being put on the table for agriculture policies to encourage sustainable, profitable farming.
Dairy sector calls for action on rural mental health

21 September 2020

To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand, the dairy sector is calling for rural mental health to be a priority.
Dairy sector welcomes govt announcement on migrants

09 September 2020

DairyNZ warmly welcome a government announcement that means some skilled migrant dairy farm employees will be able to return to New Zealand from overseas.
Freshwater rules advisory group to be established

08 September 2020

Yesterday (Monday 7 September) the Minister for the Environment David Parker and Minister of Primary Industries Damien O’Connor met with council executives, farming and sector leaders and Fish and Game Southland.
Plantain added as a pasture type in OverseerFM

01 September 2020

New Zealand farmers can now assess the potential impact and investment of plantain, using OverseerFM.
Farming sector pleased visa changes provide certainty

07 July 2020

DairyNZ and Federated Farmers are pleased to see today’s government announcement that is extending employer assisted temporary work visas due to expire by the end of 2020.
New wetland guidance to help improve water quality

03 July 2020

New guidance on the performance and design of constructed farm wetlands draws on local and international evidence to show how well-planned wetlands can reduce nitrates by 20 to 50 percent.
Government supports dairy farming jobs for kiwis

24 June 2020

The Government and dairy sector have joined forces on a new campaign to support COVID-19 affected workers into a farming career, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said.
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.
Farmers facing dry conditions urged to plan ahead

21 January 2020

With many regions experiencing increasingly dry weather, DairyNZ has put together some tips for farmers managing through challenging conditions.
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.