Aparima environment plans driving change

02 December 2020

A new survey of farmers in Aparima, Southland, shows farms achieve better environmental results when they have Farm Environment Plans.

Dairy sector already committed to climate change solutions

02 December 2020

DairyNZ shares the government’s ambition to reduce climate change emissions and today’s declaration of a climate emergency will further highlight the issue’s importance.

Good Bosses in action: Peter & Vicki Risi

26 November 2020

Waikato dairy farm owners Peter & Vicki Risi are nailing it at being good bosses, and their team approach has continued paying off despite the Covid-19 restrictions.

No turning back from 3-in-2

26 November 2020

DairyNZ’s Flexible Milking Project is investigating the pros and cons of milking three times in two days (3-in-2). Bay of Plenty farmer Nick Dowson is one of several pilot farmers involved in the project who’ve adopted a full-season flexible milking strategy.

DairyNZ seeks associate directors

23 October 2020

Dairy farmers with an interest in governance are encouraged to apply for two associate director roles.

Meetings to help futureproof farm systems

12 October 2020

A series of local events will help farmers know their farm’s key numbers – both profit and environmental.

Innovative wintering research launches in Southland

07 October 2020

Southern dairy farmers will have a front-row seat in designing, approving and testing a new wintering system in Southland.

Wintering – take action now

30 April 2020

Take action now with these five focus areas for wintering in weather- and Covid-19-impacted areas.

DairyNZ: better broadband will drive connected, efficient communities

29 April 2020

DairyNZ says the Government’s $15m investment in rural broadband technology is welcomed as it will drive greater business efficiency and keep communities better connected.

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.

Farmer catch-ups go online during COVID-19

17 April 2020

DairyNZ is now hosting online discussion groups where farmers can beam in via their computers from the comfort of their living rooms, offices or dairies. No need to take the gumboots off!

Meeting farmers’ migrant workforce needs

01 April 2020

The changes to be rolled out on employer-assisted work visa processes show that dairy farmers’ voices were heard.

Farming kit an early hit

01 April 2020

The kit’s ‘farming’ topic encourages learning through science, literacy, storytelling, numeracy, waiata, poetry, role play and artwork.

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.