Essential changes made to freshwater regulations, but issues remain

28 May 2020

Sector feedback has resulted in significant change to the Government’s Essential Freshwater package but there is still a sting in the tail, says DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle.

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.

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.

Dairy committed to playing its part in lowering emissions

08 May 2019

DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle has reconfirmed the dairy sector’s commitment to play its part to reduce its biological emissions, and supports the intent of the direction of the Zero Carbon Bill.

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.

Your wellbeing: let's talk about it

06 May 2019

New Zealanders’ understanding of and attitudes towards wellbeing are changing – but we still have a way to go.

Hard graft and sacrifices on path to farm ownership

06 May 2019

Susie and Michael Woodward will move to their new farm in June.

Farmer to farmer

02 May 2019

Inside Dairy asked its readers what they'd like to hear about from other farmers. Here, farmers from four locations and a range of roles and farm sizes talk about farming as they see it.