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Dairy’s record milksolids production in a challenging year

16 December 2020

The annual New Zealand Dairy Statistics publication released today shows another record year for New Zealand’s dairy sector, with total milksolids production at a record high.
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.
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.
Lower rate for dairy farmers’ Biosecurity Response Levy

29 April 2020

The Biosecurity Response Levy (M. bovis) rate for the 2020/21 dairy season has been set at 2.4 cents per kilogram of milksolids (kgMS), a reduction from the current rate of 2.9 cents per kgMS.
DairyNZ: better broadband will drive connected, efficient communities

29 April 2020

DairyNZ says the Government’s $15m investment in rural broadband technology is welcomed as it will drive greater business efficiency and keep communities better connected.
Farmers urged to act now on winter feed

28 April 2020

Nationwide feed shortages are prompting DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand to encourage farmers to act now to secure next season’s performance.
DairyNZ calls for 'split gas' Paris target

24 April 2020

DairyNZ is urging the Government’s Independent Climate Change Commission to bring our international emissions reduction targets in line with our domestic targets legislated in the Zero Carbon Act by taking a ‘split gas’ approach, chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says.
Organic Products Bill consultation

23 April 2020

The government is consulting until 28 May 2020 on a proposed Organic Products Bill.
Pleasing that Moving Day can hit the road

22 April 2020

DairyNZ and Federated Farmers are pleased to see certainty provided by the Government today, that Moving Day – or Moving Week as it will likely be – can proceed from June 1 for thousands of dairy farmers nationwide.
Dairy farmers to cast milksolids levy vote

21 April 2020

Dairy farmers are encouraged to have their say in the milksolids levy vote 2020, which is now open for voting. It is a one-in-six year vote for industry good organisation, DairyNZ.
Director Appointment

20 April 2020

Due to a scheduled rotation, DairyNZ seeks one independent director for the board.
Farmer catch-ups go online during COVID-19

17 April 2020

DairyNZ is now hosting online discussion groups where farmers can beam in via their computers from the comfort of their living rooms, offices or dairies. No need to take the gumboots off!
New research reveals less New Zealand dairy emissions

16 April 2020

DairyNZ has welcomed the news that New Zealand’s greenhouse gas inventory has been updated to reflect new science on nitrous oxide emissions, which show that dairy cows and other livestock produce less emissions than previously estimated.
Dairy committed to environmental journey

16 April 2020

The Our Freshwater 2020 report released today highlights New Zealand’s environmental challenges and where we can all play our part.
COVID-19: Farming focused on playing its part

02 April 2020

A week into the COVID-19 lockdown, DairyNZ says dairy farmers are settling into life in lockdown but the sector’s focus remains on ensuring support for farms.