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Taskforce report will build on the good work underway

25 November 2019

The Winter Grazing Taskforce report released today provides some constructive recommendations the sector can build on.
Robust science and partnerships crucial for freshwater

31 October 2019

DairyNZ's submission on the proposed Essential Freshwater package identifies the solutions needed to deliver lasting improvements for water quality and ecosystem health in New Zealand, while protecting our economy.
Independent TAG report supports ongoing improvements to M. bovis Programme

30 October 2019

The latest report from the independent Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the M. bovis Programme concludes that achieving eradication is feasible, and supports the changes the Programme has made over the past six months.
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.
Changes in off paddock Minimum Standards

25 October 2019

New minimum standards for off paddock facilities in New Zealand.
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.
Milking shake-up improves efficiency

02 October 2019

Improving milking efficiency is one of the great wins for dairy farmers.
Does under-milking cause mastitis?

01 October 2019

DairyNZ’s SmartSAMM project manager Jane Lacy-Hulbert looks at whether leaving milk in the udder really does lead to problems with cow health and milk quality.
Shorter milking attracts staff

01 October 2019

Find out how milking efficiency helps to attract and retain staff through better labour management.
Farmers becoming the experts

01 October 2019

DairyNZ is encouraging farmers who’ve had success with Milksmart to share their knowledge with others.
Milking by time with MaxT

01 October 2019

MaxT shortens milking times by as much as 30 percent.
Milking efficiency through extended milking intervals

01 October 2019

The latest on flexible milking from DairyNZ senior scientist Paul Edwards.
DairyNZ CEO: Make the methane target achievable

25 July 2019

Today, DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle appeared before Parliament’s Environment Select Committee to send a clear message to politicians – an unachievable 47 percent methane reduction target would be setting farmers up to fail.
Mycoplasma bovis Biosecurity Response Levy set for dairy farmers

23 July 2019

This week, dairy farmers nationwide will receive information from DairyNZ about the Biosecurity Response Levy being set at 2.9 cents per kilogram of milksolids for the 2019-20 year.
An interview with the young(est) farmer of the year

23 July 2019

Young(est) Farmer of the Year talks about what’s invaluable and who he’d invite to help with the milking.