Filter By
Displaying 1-15 of 21 Items , Filtered by Jan or Aug or Dec and 2021 or 2020 and All regions or Northland or Bay of Plenty or Taranaki or Southland / Sth Otago and Adverse Events or Dairy Industry or People or Media
-
Planning key to combat higher costs to produce milk
09 December 2021
Strong financial management, grazing management and people management skills will help dairy farmers buffer rising input costs and produce milk more efficiently.
-
Animal evaluation system changes support farmers to breed better cows
08 December 2021
From December, Kiwi dairy farmers will benefit from enhancements to the national animal genetic evaluation system when they select dairy bulls.
-
‘More milk from fewer cows’ trend continues in a record year for NZ dairy industry
02 December 2021
Kiwi dairy farmers hit a new high for milk production last season with fewer cows, showing that a focus on breeding higher performing cows is paying off.
-
DairyNZ: winter grazing rules must be practical on-farm
26 August 2021
Proposed changes to winter grazing regulations released by Government today appear to be a sensible step forward, but DairyNZ will review the fine print to help deliver rules that work on-farm.
-
Future-focused farmers encouraged to consider DairyNZ board
17 August 2021
Dairy farmers with a strong interest in supporting the sector’s success are encouraged to apply for a position on DairyNZ’s board. Nominations are now open for one farmer to join the board.
-
DairyNZ supports next generation Overseer for farms and environment
12 August 2021
Industry good organisation DairyNZ endorses further redevelopment of Overseer to continue its role helping optimise farm systems to protect water quality, farm viability and economy.
-
New Zealand dairy prioritising climate action
10 August 2021
A new UN climate change report highlights why it’s so important New Zealand’s dairy sector keeps producing the world’s lowest-emissions milk.
-
New project to improve on-farm health and safety
09 August 2021
A new DairyNZ and ACC project is looking at improving the health and safety of farmers, by reducing the occurrence of sprains and strains on-farm.
-
Flood info for South Island farmers
04 August 2021
Flood-affected farmers in the South Island are being encouraged to make use of livestock feed support services funded by MPI.
-
Economic Survey: farmer resilience among 2019-20 challenges
02 August 2021
The DairyNZ 2019-20 Economic Survey released today shows farmer resilience to the challenges of COVID-19, price volatility and unpredictable weather, with a positive year for milk production and farm businesses.
-
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’s record milksolids production in a challenging year
16 December 2020
The annual New Zealand Dairy Statistics publication released today shows another record year for New Zealand’s dairy sector, with total milksolids production at a record high.
-
DairyNZ supports PCE call to rethink research funding
10 December 2020
DairyNZ agrees with the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton’s call for the Government to rethink how environmental research is funded in New Zealand.
-
Aparima environment plans driving change
02 December 2020
A new survey of farmers in Aparima, Southland, shows farms achieve better environmental results when they have Farm Environment Plans.
-
Dairy sector already committed to climate change solutions
02 December 2020
DairyNZ shares the government’s ambition to reduce climate change emissions and today’s declaration of a climate emergency will further highlight the issue’s importance.
Update your details
Update your details with DairyNZ to receive the latest dairy industry news and ensure you have access to the latest tools and resources.
e-newsletter subscriptions
Sign up for DairyNZ email newsletters including regional updates, focus farm updates and specialist newsletters.
Media enquiries
If you have a media enquiry please contact Vanessa Feaver on 027 836 6295.
Getting started with social media
DairyNZ’s social media 101 guide has been designed for farmers who want to get started on social media.
Picture this guide
DairyNZ's farmer photography guide provides tips and techniques to help farmers take great photos and short videos using smartphones.
Inside Dairy
Inside Dairy is the official magazine of DairyNZ Ltd. Order and download your copy here...
