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Selwyn and Hinds farmers take action to reduce nitrogen
29 November 2021
Selwyn and Hinds dairy farmers are taking steps to reduce farm nitrogen loss, according to a recent DairyNZ survey.
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N cap clearer but across farm average still wanted
16 November 2021
New Ministry for the Environment guidance gives dairy farmers much-needed clarity on how to meet the Government’s synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap regulations.
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DairyNZ acknowledges the passing of former chairman John Luxton
16 November 2021
DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel and chief executive Dr Tim Mackle have today expressed their sadness at the passing of former DairyNZ chairman, the Hon John Luxton.
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Farmers' Forum online series takes on farming challenges
16 November 2021
DairyNZ launches an online Farmers’ Forum Series next week which will take a deep dive into issues affecting farmers, providing insights to help inform future on-farm decisions.
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Key lessons from review of Mycoplasma bovis programme
11 November 2021
An independent review of the Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme has found it is on track to achieve a world-first eradication and makes recommendations to improve the wider biosecurity system.
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Dairy sector calls for 1500 international staff in 2022
03 November 2021
Dairy sector partners are calling on the Government to allow 1500 international dairy workers into New Zealand in 2022 to help meet the sector’s workforce shortfall, if borders continue to remain closed.
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Dairy sector backs global methane pledge
03 November 2021
The New Zealand dairy sector is committed to playing its part to reduce global methane levels by 30 percent by 2030.
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Top 10 ways Government could back our dairy farmers
02 November 2021
DairyNZ is calling on the Government to partner with dairy farmers to achieve better outcomes, invest more in research and development, and stop overloading farmers with too many regulations.
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Get it in the arm, then get back to the farm
21 October 2021
A social media video launched by DairyNZ last week is strongly encouraging rural communities, particularly farmers, to get behind the nationwide drive for vaccinations.
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Strong R&D investment needed to back Govt emissions plan
13 October 2021
DairyNZ broadly supports the approach outlined in the Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan discussion document, but will push hard for more R&D investment.
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Let's get winter grazing rules right
11 October 2021
DairyNZ is pleased by progress to improve winter grazing regulations but wants further changes so new rules are fair, practical and workable on-farm.
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New freshwater farm plans must not duplicate work done
28 July 2021
DairyNZ supports all farmers having freshwater farm plans but says the Government must recognise high quality planning already done by farmers.
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Farmer motivation high for successful winter grazing
22 July 2021
DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand are encouraged by reports of good winter grazing this year and farmers nudging other farmers to deliver on good practice too.
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Applications open for dairy worker border exception
08 July 2021
Applications are now being taken by DairyNZ for dairy farmers applying for border class exception which could see 200 dairy farm workers and their families come into the country.
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Ireland and NZ expertise shared at Pasture Summit this week
05 July 2021
Speakers from Ireland and New Zealand are coming together at the joint binational Pasture Summit forum this week. The local and international speakers will focus on whether pasture is still the way forward, providing interesting and topical discussions.
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