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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.
Milk from NZ dairy cows: sustainable, nutrient-dense, tasty too

20 December 2019

As Kiwi families and friends sit down at the table this summer and plan picnics at the beach, they can be confident the dairy products from our New Zealand cows are both highly sustainable and one of the best sources of human nutrition on the planet.
New Zealand Dairy: Simply the best globally

20 December 2019

What began with a freebie from the Australians, is today lauded the world over as quite simply the best.
500 dairy farmers share their insights at nationwide meetings

19 December 2019

Around 500 dairy farmers turned out at 33 meetings across the country to share their thoughts on issues affecting them, be updated on levy-funded research and talk about what the future focus should be for DairyNZ investment.
Talking points for farmers

19 December 2019

If you're asked across the Christmas spread, or even at a BBQ, about dairy farming and water quality… here are a few talking points that could help.
Big job ahead for newly appointed Climate Commission

17 December 2019

DairyNZ welcomes today’s announcement of the members of the Independent Climate Change Commission.
DairyNZ to Te Papa: We’re not mad, we’re just disappointed

13 December 2019

“It’s incredibly disappointing to see our national museum Te Papa reinforcing an overly simplistic anti-farming narrative that negatively impacts the public’s perception of New Zealand farmers and the dairy sector” DairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle says.
Winning at Nitrate Reductions

12 December 2019

A collaborative six-year programme researching how to reduce nitrate leaching on farm has won a Significant Achievement Award.
Farmers managing floods encouraged to seek support

11 December 2019

As flood waters begin to recede and the full effects of damage is identified on the West Coast and around the Rangitata catchment, farmers are reminded to reach out for help if they need it.
Dairy Environment Leaders are embracing change

09 December 2019

DairyNZ Dairy Environment Leaders are optimistic about the future of dairy farming and energized to drive positive change.
Looking back, moving forward

02 December 2019

Five farmers featured in Inside Dairy in 2019 tell us about their year, where they’re heading in 2020 and what they’d like others to know about dairy farmers and the dairying sector.
Ag path leads to Southland

02 December 2019

DairyNZ’s new Southland/South Otago regional leader Ollie Knowles may have been raised in a big city, but it’s rural New Zealand that has captured his heart.
Setting up for the future

02 December 2019

Key changes made by Waikato dairy farmers Sam and Jacqui Owen have laid their on-farm groundwork for 2020 and beyond.
Wise decisions at Owl Farm

02 December 2019

A 2018 Inside Dairy article prompted farm manager Tom Buckley to adjust his summer milking schedules.
Farmers’ tips for staying well

02 December 2019

How do other farmers look after themselves and their teams? Check out the advice below, including some great ideas from Farmstrong.