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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.
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.
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.
Support for flood-affected West Coast farmers

29 March 2019

Dairy farmers who have been affected by severe flooding on the West Coast are being encouraged to reach out for help, if they need it.
Meet our South Island team

18 March 2019

We talk to our South Island Hub leader Tony Finch about his team’s focus on the needs of dairy farmers specific to their region.
New course fits farmers

12 March 2019

A new approach to studying has helped Waitoa contract milker Joel Lawrence.
Gauging where the gaps are

11 March 2019

Our Farm Capability Assessment Programme can help identify your learning needs.
Study option puts farm time and business first

08 March 2019

Investing in formal training can be a tough decision for busy dairy farmers, but a new business plan writing course is helping to address that.
Dry weather means decision time for dairy farmers

05 March 2019

Due to particularly dry weather nationwide, dairy farmers are now reaching crunch points for making calls on feed planning, milking frequency and drying off.
Dirt-under-nails advice helps farming newcomer

04 March 2019

Only four years ago, Marcus Graham was selling houses in Auckland. He’s now running the family farm in the Waikato.
Community rallies to support Cambridge wetlands project

26 February 2019

A Cambridge school’s planting project not only assisted local farmers’ environmental efforts, but also attracted plants and sustenance from local businesses.