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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.
DairyNZ supports PCE call to rethink research funding

10 December 2020

DairyNZ agrees with the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton’s call for the Government to rethink how environmental research is funded in New Zealand.
Aparima environment plans driving change

02 December 2020

A new survey of farmers in Aparima, Southland, shows farms achieve better environmental results when they have Farm Environment Plans.
Dairy sector already committed to climate change solutions

02 December 2020

DairyNZ shares the government’s ambition to reduce climate change emissions and today’s declaration of a climate emergency will further highlight the issue’s importance.
Dairy sector turns attention to on-farm action

05 August 2020

As the Government’s Action for Healthy Waterways becomes law, DairyNZ is turning its attention to what this now means on-farm.
Essential changes made to freshwater regulations, but issues remain

28 May 2020

Sector feedback has resulted in significant change to the Government’s Essential Freshwater package but there is still a sting in the tail, says DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle.
Time’s nearly up: farmer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote ends Saturday

26 May 2020

Dairy farmers have just days left to vote on the milksolids levy – which closes 5pm Saturday, May 30.
Dairy farmers - don't forget your levy vote

20 May 2020

The deadline is looming for dairy farmers to have their say on the milksolids levy vote, which closes May 30.
DairyNZ project drives change on Canterbury farms

15 May 2020

A DairyNZ project in Selwyn and Hinds is helping dairy farmers significantly reduce nitrogen losses on farms, while maintaining profitability.
Wintering solutions at Southland forum

20 February 2020

Research into wintering crops and infrastructure, along with ways to meet recommended practice, will be shared at DairyNZ’s Farmers’ Forum in Southland on March 3.
Biodiversity proposal may affect dairy farmers

12 February 2020

Dairy farmers are being encouraged to make a submission on a new biodiversity proposal which may affect them, and share their views on the best way to enhance and protect biodiversity on-farm.
Proposed National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity

03 February 2020

If you have indigenous vegetation, wetlands or indigenous fauna on your farm - you could be affected by these proposals. Find out more.
More profit, smaller footprint

03 February 2020

Ten years ago, the dairy sector set itself an ambitious research target. DairyNZ strategy and investment leader Bruce Thorrold looks at how we’re tracking.
What’s ahead for dairy in 2020?

03 February 2020

DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel previews a big year ahead for the dairy sector.