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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.
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.