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Farmer feedback results in much needed changes to wintering rules
28 April 2022
Ongoing work by the farming sector has resulted in the Government making significant changes to make wintering rules much more practical on-farm, which is good news for farmers.
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International workers will help address dairy staff shortage
12 April 2022
Sustained advocacy from the dairy sector has helped secure 500 more international workers to help on dairy farms, however, the Government’s border class exceptions still fall short of the sector’s 4,000 worker shortage.
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Dairy farmers share solutions to attracting and keeping staff
08 April 2022
Insights into a significant challenge dairy farmers currently face – how to attract and retain great farm staff in a difficult labour market – will be shared by farmers and an HR specialist at a DairyNZ webinar on April 20.
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A focus on people management
26 May 2021
Te Aroha farmer Craig Durbin discusses Farm Gauge and his focus on people management.
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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.
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New minimum standards may affect dairy farmers
04 November 2019
DairyNZ is encouraging farmers to check they meet new minimum standards included in an amended Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare.
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Collective effort gives farmers a voice
01 November 2019
Facing the prospect of changes to farming practices together.
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‘Team ag’ turns the tables
01 November 2019
Rotorua dairy farmers Jamie and Chris Paterson explain how they’re working with DairyNZ on Plan Change 10.
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How regional plans are formed
01 November 2019
Confused by the regional plan process? Here's a simple overview, including how farmers can get involved at each stage of the journey.
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Farmers: our sounding board
01 November 2019
Members of DairyNZ regional Dairy Leaders Groups talk about what they’re achieving, providing a unified voice for dairy.
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Does touching teats spread mastitis?
01 November 2019
DairyNZ senior scientist Jane Lacy-Hulbert ‘hands’ you the answer.
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Designing workplaces for 2030
01 November 2019
We all want our dairy farms to be highly attractive workplaces – but how do we get there?
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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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