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Changing career fuels passion for dairy

31 March 2021

An aspiring beauty therapist has made the switch to dairy farming, where Waikato woman Tyla Ireland has found her calling.
Environmental leaders inspire and challenge farmers at dairy forum

17 March 2021

Dairy farmers at the Dairy Environment Leaders Forum in Wellington have heard first-hand what will be required of all New Zealanders in order to meet our climate change obligations.
DairyNZ: farmer input delivers practical wintering options

16 March 2021

DairyNZ is pleased collaborative action and the farming sector’s input has delivered practical winter grazing decisions, which sees farmers able to continue delivering on good practice changes.
Dairy farmers encouraged to make climate submission

11 March 2021

DairyNZ is encouraging dairy farmers to provide feedback on the Climate Change Commission proposal, and a template is now available online to help.
DairyNZ events support environment and profitability

09 March 2021

DairyNZ events launching this week will help farmers achieve a thriving business while meeting environmental goals.
DairyNZ: outcome sought for winter grazing rules

02 March 2021

DairyNZ is calling on the government to respond to an advisory group's recommendations to improve winter grazing rules.
Study: Farmers help identify solutions to reduce farm footprint

25 February 2021

New DairyNZ research shows farmers can identify ways to increase efficiency and reduce environmental footprint – but there will be challenges for some.
New leader for Climate Change Ambassadors

11 February 2021

Award-winning dairy farmer Fraser McGougan has been appointed chair of the DairyNZ Climate Change Ambassadors.
Three years on and M. bovis eradication effort is on track

22 July 2020

Today marks three years since Mycoplasma bovis was first detected in New Zealand. Finding this bacteria here was a shock to the industry, and kicked off one of New Zealand’s largest ever biosecurity responses.
Economic Survey provides insight into dairy farm performance

17 July 2020

DairyNZ's latest Economic Survey 2018-19 shows dairy farmers had a reasonable year for operating profit and milk production, but farmers face a number of challenges – making cost control a key driver to help buffer dairy businesses against variable milk prices.
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.
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.
Wintering – take action now

30 April 2020

Take action now with these five focus areas for wintering in weather- and Covid-19-impacted areas.
DairyNZ: better broadband will drive connected, efficient communities

29 April 2020

DairyNZ says the Government’s $15m investment in rural broadband technology is welcomed as it will drive greater business efficiency and keep communities better connected.
Farmers urged to act now on winter feed

28 April 2020

Nationwide feed shortages are prompting DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand to encourage farmers to act now to secure next season’s performance.