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Emissions price should incentivise

04 September 2018

Emissions prices suggested by the Productivity Commission would see a significant impact on the New Zealand agricultural sector if the sector faced a full emissions price under the Emissions Trading Scheme without a technological solution to reduce methane emissions.
Calving: sustaining a ‘staunch’ team

13 August 2018

At Tainui Dairies near Morrinsville, taking a whanau-centred approach to the calving season ensures everyone in the team is motivated and healthy.
Teaming up on pasture priorities

06 August 2018

We know pasture management during calving is a key driver of profit, but with a long list of jobs at calving it’s crucial everyone on the team plays their part.
DairyNZ calls on farmers to appreciate their employees

02 August 2018

Positive, productive employees are at the heart of any successful business, says DairyNZ’s people team manager Jane Muir.
Farmers encouraged to consider DairyNZ board

01 August 2018

Dairy farmers with governance and leadership experience, and a keen eye on the sector’s future, are encouraged to consider a role on DairyNZ's Board of Directors.
‘Moo-sterious’ links between country and city kids

29 July 2018

A recent nationwide DairyNZ education project saw students turn detectives, discovering the similarities and differences between their urban and rural life.
Dairy farming through the eyes of a child

31 May 2018

Dairy farming is shown through the eyes of four-year-old New Zealander Jack Greenan, in this heart-warming video from DairyNZ.
Moving towards eradication

28 May 2018

DairyNZ today stood with the government in support of the united decision to take our one chance to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis from New Zealand.
Forecast milk price provides stability for farmers

23 May 2018

Today’s Fonterra forecast Farmgate Milk Price of $7.00 per kgMS for 2018/19 is good news for dairy farmers, according to DairyNZ, and provides some certainty as they head into a new season.
CalvingSmart this dairy season

23 May 2018

As the dairy season’s busiest time fast approaches, farm teams are encouraged to hone their calving skills at a DairyNZ CalvingSmart workshop in the Waikato.
Climate Ambassadors the next step in dairy’s plan

15 May 2018

Fifteen dairy farmers have been chosen to profile the climate change cause as New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassadors.
Let's make forestry farmer friendly

11 May 2018

The dairy sector welcomes a move by the Government to look closely at how industry groups can help meet the Government’s One Billion Trees programme.
Farmers’ Forum: make the best milk, from the best systems

08 May 2018

New Zealand dairy farmers have a great opportunity to market the best milk and its origins to the world, according to Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor.
Climate Change workshops target dairy farmers

04 May 2018

DairyNZ has announced a three-week climate change roadshow with eight workshops for dairy farmers in regional centres around New Zealand.
Farmers’ Forum: dairy’s future in the spotlight

03 May 2018

Business and political leaders will discuss New Zealand’s dairy sector and how to drive it into the future, at the DairyNZ Farmers’ Forum next Tuesday/Wednesday (May 8-9) in Hamilton.