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Dairy’s record milksolids production in a challenging year

16 December 2020

The annual New Zealand Dairy Statistics publication released today shows another record year for New Zealand’s dairy sector, with total milksolids production at a record high.
DairyNZ supports PCE call to rethink research funding

10 December 2020

DairyNZ agrees with the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton’s call for the Government to rethink how environmental research is funded in New Zealand.
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.
No backing down on bovis

30 November 2020

Eradication of Mycoplasma bovis is going to plan, but we have a way to go yet.
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.
Farmers invited to attend DairyNZ AGM

15 October 2020

Dairy farmers are encouraged to attend DairyNZ’s annual general meeting (AGM) in Ashburton, where 2019/20 key projects, investment highlights and financial results will be discussed.
New chair as NZAEL enters exciting next phase

14 October 2020

A new chairman has been announced for dairy cattle breeding entity, NZAEL.
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.
Lower rate for dairy farmers’ Biosecurity Response Levy

29 April 2020

The Biosecurity Response Levy (M. bovis) rate for the 2020/21 dairy season has been set at 2.4 cents per kilogram of milksolids (kgMS), a reduction from the current rate of 2.9 cents per kgMS.
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.