DairyNZ News

DairyNZ welcomes the Government’s move to pause Freshwater Farm Plans while the system is improved.

The Government has announced it will introduce a bill to Parliament by the end of the year, with a dedicated regulator established to oversee applications to use gene technology before 2026.

Dairy farmers are urged to get to know their candidates vying for a position on the DairyNZ Board when voting opens next month.

Urgent updates to regulations relating to discharge in the Resource Management Act will be welcomed by councils, industry and primary producers around the country.

Farmers are encouraged to get their nominations in for DairyNZ’s Board of Director elections, with only a few days left before nominations close.

August 6, is Farm Worker Appreciation Day, which is a chance to showcase the great work of our dairy farmers, both employers and employees. Jayson and Stacey share how they care for their team, and how they are supported themselves on farm.

Opportunities for passionate, future-focused farmers to apply their governance experience are available at DairyNZ, with the Board of Directors nominations now open.

DairyNZ, LIC and CRV welcome the Industry Working Group’s (IWG) final report supporting improvements in New Zealand’s genetic gain system for the national dairy herd.