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Proposed freshwater policies could cost NZ $6 billion
30 October 2019
Economic modelling by DairyNZ shows the proposed Essential Freshwater package could significantly harm New Zealand’s dairy sector and the wider national economy – by 2050, costing $6 billion per year.
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Changes in off paddock Minimum Standards
25 October 2019
New minimum standards for off paddock facilities in New Zealand.
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He waka eke noa partnership a better approach for farmers
24 October 2019
DairyNZ is welcoming today’s announcement that the Government have accepted the farming industry proposal – He waka eke noa - to build an enduring farm-level emission reduction framework in a partnership approach between the sector and government.
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Farmer template simplifies freshwater submission
09 October 2019
DairyNZ are encouraging dairy farmers to get their submissions in now on the proposed Essential Freshwater Package – and there’s a template online to make it easier.
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Comparing cow breed for profitable grazing systems
20 June 2019
Cow breeds vary in their use of metabolisable energy for milk. This suggests that different cow breeds may offer farmers differing profit levels.
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Farm Debt Mediation Bill a welcome relief
19 June 2019
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle is welcoming yesterday’s announcement of the Farm Debt Mediation Bill as an example of an initiative that will mean a lot to farmers who may be feeling financial pressure.
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Using data for mastitis detection
19 June 2019
On-farm technologies can measure individual cow performance and behaviour on a daily basis.
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Rosie Rocks with the PM
14 June 2019
The Rankin dairy farming family from Taranaki rock, so the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern found out at Fieldays.
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Genetics and liveweight gain influence heifer puberty timing
13 June 2019
DairyNZ’s latest research indicates an ‘age at puberty’ trait has potential to increase the rate of genetic improvement in cow fertility.
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Accurate records breed success
06 June 2019
Are the heifers you choose to keep the ones you think they are?
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Farmer submissions encouraged on ZCB
06 June 2019
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle is encouraging dairy farmers to speak up and make a submission on the Government’s proposed Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill.
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Ambitious targets will require govt support
31 May 2019
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle has welcomed funding announced in yesterday’s Budget for the Sustainable Land Use Package but will be watching closely to ensure announcements translate to real and tangible support for farmers and the wider rural sector to help meet ambitious Government targets.
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Rural communities need mental health focus
31 May 2019
DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle has welcomed an increase in funding for mental health in yesterday’s Budget, saying he hopes the increased frontline services for mental health will include sufficient support for rural communities.
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Raise a Glass: It’s World Milk Day on Saturday (June 1)
30 May 2019
New Zealand dairy products help to support an improved quality of life for many, and, in some instances, to support life its very self. In other places our dairy products are more about pleasing palates, discerning ones at that.
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