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DairyNZ CEO: Make the methane target achievable

25 July 2019

Today, DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle appeared before Parliament’s Environment Select Committee to send a clear message to politicians – an unachievable 47 percent methane reduction target would be setting farmers up to fail.
An interview with the young(est) farmer of the year

23 July 2019

Young(est) Farmer of the Year talks about what’s invaluable and who he’d invite to help with the milking.
DairyNZ supports considered, careful biosecurity review

19 July 2019

DairyNZ endorses a renewed focus on improving biosecurity in New Zealand, following the announcement by Government today.
M. bovis Programme to adopt recommendations from reviews

04 July 2019

The Mycoplasma bovis Programme has accepted almost all of the recommendations from two reviews into a backlog of trace animal movements, and the surge of activity to process them, in the lead up to Moving Day and winter movements.
Clear heads and a healthy herd

01 July 2019

For Northland farmers Mark and Vicki Meyer, keeping their cows thriving starts with keeping their farm team thriving, even in the busy winter months.
Meet DairyNZ’s Lye Farm Team

01 July 2019

Lye Farm manager Bruce Sugar’s team supports the science while keeping both farm and cows in top shape.
School and community team up

01 July 2019

Dozens of students recently joined up with DairyNZ, local farmers and community groups to carry out riparian planting on a Kakanui farm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.