Dairy Environment Leaders trade gumboots for suits

29 November 2019

The DairyNZ Dairy Environment Leaders are hosting their 7th Annual farmer-led forum in Wellington from 2 – 4 December with a firm focus on supporting communities and embracing change, says DEL Chairwoman Tracy Brown.

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.

Farmers invited to help shape DairyNZ’s future focus at meetings

04 November 2019

Dairy farmers are invited to come along to a series of local meetings to share their views on what the future focus of DairyNZ should be.

Designing workplaces for 2030

01 November 2019

We all want our dairy farms to be highly attractive workplaces – but how do we get there?

Raise a Glass: It’s World Milk Day on Saturday (June 1)

30 May 2019

New Zealand dairy products help to support an improved quality of life for many, and, in some instances, to support life its very self. In other places our dairy products are more about pleasing palates, discerning ones at that.

Costs up as farmers reinvest back into the business

29 May 2019

DairyNZ’s newly-released Economic Survey 2017-18 shows farmers have taken advantage of increased milk income to catch up on deferred farm maintenance and revisit capital expenditure, previously delayed due to lower milk prices.

Moosic to milk by – rock the winner, country & pop score too

27 May 2019

Kiwi cows are rock chicks, so a poll of dairy farmers around the country reveals.

Dairy farmers ready for winter

24 May 2019

Winter is almost here and depending what the weather has in store, some dairy farmers will have challenges with wet conditions.

Winter grazing doable for farms under surveillance

23 May 2019

Canterbury and Southland dairy farmers currently under active surveillance for Mycoplasma bovis are encouraged to access support and work with their grazier to develop a plan, as they send stock to winter grazing.

Making money from milk

07 May 2019

Shifting the family farm down by two systems has been a business-saver for Waikato dairy farmer Alan Syme.

Farm technology: pros and cons

07 May 2019

Many farmers have told us they'd like to know about new innovations that could help on-farm.

Pads and pasture growth gains

07 May 2019

Potential pasture growth rate improvements from standing off cows using a feed pad versus no feed pad.

Farmers' Forums contributing to a positive dairy future

The latest dairy sector developments and opportunities here and overseas will be discussed at DairyNZ’s Farmers’ Forums in regions around the country in May.

You asked, we answered

06 May 2019

Why aren’t more farmers going to once-a-day milking and what are some strategies for reducing nitrogen losses? We put those questions and more to experts here at DairyNZ.