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Farmer feedback results in much needed changes to wintering rules
28 April 2022
Ongoing work by the farming sector has resulted in the Government making significant changes to make wintering rules much more practical on-farm, which is good news for farmers.
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International workers will help address dairy staff shortage
12 April 2022
Sustained advocacy from the dairy sector has helped secure 500 more international workers to help on dairy farms, however, the Government’s border class exceptions still fall short of the sector’s 4,000 worker shortage.
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Dairy farmers share solutions to attracting and keeping staff
08 April 2022
Insights into a significant challenge dairy farmers currently face – how to attract and retain great farm staff in a difficult labour market – will be shared by farmers and an HR specialist at a DairyNZ webinar on April 20.
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Strong farmer interest in emissions pricing options
16 March 2022
Agriculture’s emissions pricing alternatives are attracting good interest from dairy, sheep and beef farmers.
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Strong R&D investment needed to back Govt emissions plan
13 October 2021
DairyNZ broadly supports the approach outlined in the Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan discussion document, but will push hard for more R&D investment.
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New freshwater farm plans must not duplicate work done
28 July 2021
DairyNZ supports all farmers having freshwater farm plans but says the Government must recognise high quality planning already done by farmers.
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Farmer motivation high for successful winter grazing
22 July 2021
DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand are encouraged by reports of good winter grazing this year and farmers nudging other farmers to deliver on good practice too.
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Ireland and NZ expertise shared at Pasture Summit this week
05 July 2021
Speakers from Ireland and New Zealand are coming together at the joint binational Pasture Summit forum this week. The local and international speakers will focus on whether pasture is still the way forward, providing interesting and topical discussions.
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Dairy challenged to keep building momentum
29 April 2021
Dairy farmers at DairyNZ’s Farmers’ Forum have been challenged to take their world-leading farm systems and continue toward an increasingly sustainable future.
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Horizons One Plan - Information for farmers
13 April 2021
DairyNZ has prepared this information for farmers following the release of Horizons One Plan decision.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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