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Support for flood-affected West Coast farmers

29 March 2019

Dairy farmers who have been affected by severe flooding on the West Coast are being encouraged to reach out for help, if they need it.
Partnership farm trials show GHG possibilities

27 March 2019

An 18-month long project to understand how changes on farm to reduce greenhouse gas emissions may impact a farms profitability and productivity has come to fruition, with the results for the Owl demonstration farm in Cambridge released by DairyNZ.
Dairy plays a key role in latest economic success

18 March 2019

The dairy sector is thrilled to see that its significant contribution to the New Zealand economy is affirmed in the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries 2019 report.
Meet our South Island team

18 March 2019

We talk to our South Island Hub leader Tony Finch about his team’s focus on the needs of dairy farmers specific to their region.
Animal care outcomes: cow numbers vs culture

15 March 2019

Having fewer people looking after your cows results in poorer animal care, right? Let’s see what DairyNZ Animal Care Team member Katherine DeWitt found out from our survey results.
New course fits farmers

12 March 2019

A new approach to studying has helped Waitoa contract milker Joel Lawrence.
Gauging where the gaps are

11 March 2019

Our Farm Capability Assessment Programme can help identify your learning needs.
Study option puts farm time and business first

08 March 2019

Investing in formal training can be a tough decision for busy dairy farmers, but a new business plan writing course is helping to address that.
Prosecution a strong message to farmers who let the side down

05 March 2019

Following a Waikato farmer yesterday fined $131,840 for over-irrigation of effluent, DairyNZ and Waikato Dairy Leaders Group chair Jim van der Poel says that councils have full support in getting all farmers to meet their effluent obligations.
Dry weather means decision time for dairy farmers

05 March 2019

Due to particularly dry weather nationwide, dairy farmers are now reaching crunch points for making calls on feed planning, milking frequency and drying off.
Dirt-under-nails advice helps farming newcomer

04 March 2019

Only four years ago, Marcus Graham was selling houses in Auckland. He’s now running the family farm in the Waikato.
Kiwis called to 'pledge and win'

04 March 2019

Photos of New Zealanders caring for their waterways will flood social media this month, as DairyNZ launches a competition to mark World Water Day.
Community rallies to support Cambridge wetlands project

26 February 2019

A Cambridge school’s planting project not only assisted local farmers’ environmental efforts, but also attracted plants and sustenance from local businesses.
Can genetics help to reduce nitrogen leaching?

21 February 2019

DairyNZ is about to start on-farm research that aims to breed cattle with a lower nitrogen footprint.
Kids impress with dairy knowledge

18 February 2019

A recent school visit to Grant and Kyly Coombes’ Taupiri dairy farm left the five-time farm visit hosts feeling taken aback – and for all the right reasons.