No backing down on bovis

30 November 2020

Eradication of Mycoplasma bovis is going to plan, but we have a way to go yet.

Time’s nearly up: farmer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote ends Saturday

26 May 2020

Dairy farmers have just days left to vote on the milksolids levy – which closes 5pm Saturday, May 30.

Dairy farmers - don't forget your levy vote

20 May 2020

The deadline is looming for dairy farmers to have their say on the milksolids levy vote, which closes May 30.

DairyNZ: Budget spending needs a long-term vision

14 May 2020

The Budget’s focus on jobs, infrastructure and the environment has hit the spot, but the devil will be in the detail for the dairy sector, says DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle.

The big shift: Moving Day advice for farmers

12 May 2020

As an estimated 5000 dairy farm households New Zealand-wide prepare to move for the new dairy season, from June 1, information is available to help make this year’s shift during COVID-19 safe and easier.

DairyNZ: feed fund appreciated for drought-stricken farmers

06 May 2020

DairyNZ says today’s announcement of a $500,000 government fund for drought recovery will be appreciated by farmers in need of feed assistance, but says it highlights the need for long-term solutions.

Solution for Southland farmers' winter consents

06 May 2020

A solution has been found for Southland farmers who may require a new wintering consent, or variation, this year.

Principal repayments: what can you do?

01 May 2020

With current global uncertainty limiting our ability to predict where the milk price will land, it is timely to plan how your business will survive and thrive next season.

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.

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.

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.

Getting support with your feed planning

Find out what feed planning assistance is available to you.

M. bovis eradication on track

26 March 2020

Latest data from the 10-year programme gives us confidence that we’re on track to eradicate the disease from New Zealand.

Dairy farmers producing more milk from fewer cows, latest ‘cow census’ shows

28 November 2019

The latest New Zealand Dairy Statistics released today by DairyNZ and Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) reveal farmers’ focus on productivity and efficiency is paying off with milk production increasing despite cow numbers stabilising.

Zero Carbon Bill a mixed bag for farmers

06 November 2019

DairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle is describing the Zero Carbon Bill as a 'mixed bag' for farmers, while urging all political parties to work together to find consensus on a pathway forward.