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Planning key to combat higher costs to produce milk
09 December 2021
Strong financial management, grazing management and people management skills will help dairy farmers buffer rising input costs and produce milk more efficiently.
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Animal evaluation system changes support farmers to breed better cows
08 December 2021
From December, Kiwi dairy farmers will benefit from enhancements to the national animal genetic evaluation system when they select dairy bulls.
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Get it in the arm, then get back to the farm
21 October 2021
A social media video launched by DairyNZ last week is strongly encouraging rural communities, particularly farmers, to get behind the nationwide drive for vaccinations.
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Strong R&D investment needed to back Govt emissions plan
13 October 2021
DairyNZ broadly supports the approach outlined in the Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan discussion document, but will push hard for more R&D investment.
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Let's get winter grazing rules right
11 October 2021
DairyNZ is pleased by progress to improve winter grazing regulations but wants further changes so new rules are fair, practical and workable on-farm.
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SIDE makes history in Ashburton
27 May 2021
Dairy farmers are being encouraged to attend this year’s SIDE event, to take advantage of a range of practical workshops.
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Budget misses mark for dairy farmers and rural communities
20 May 2021
The Government’s Budget has missed the opportunity to give farmers the on-the-ground backing they need to continue innovating and enhancing sustainability, says DairyNZ.
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Workforce Development Council gets DairyNZ thumbs up
15 May 2021
A Government announcement yesterday enabling the formation of a Workforce Development Council for people, food and fibre is a positive step for the dairy sector, says DairyNZ.
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Farmers encouraged to tick off new wintering checklist
11 May 2021
Farmers preparing to graze livestock on fodder crops this winter are being encouraged to use a new checklist and other practical resources now available sector-wide.
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Science snapshot: cutting to the chase: the effects of pre-graze mowing
20 December 2018
Find out if mowing before grazing achieve target pasture residuals and/or improve cow and pasture performance.
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How much pasture and crop could potentially be eaten on your farm?
18 December 2018
A new tool dairy farmers can use to increase the amount of pasture and crop eaten by their herds, raising farm performance.
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Immigration proposals welcomed by farmers
18 December 2018
DairyNZ has welcomed the government’s consultation on temporary work visas and the proposed introduction of Regional Skills Shortage Lists, saying labour shortages are a very real and serious problem for the dairy sector.
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Positive outlook for Mycoplasma bovis eradication
17 December 2018
After a tough 2018 for many dairy farmers who have been tackling Mycoplasma bovis or working hard to prevent it getting on farm, today’s announcement comes as a positive indication that eradication is possible.
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Meet our Upper NI regional team
15 December 2018
DairyNZ Upper NI hub leader Sharon Morrell talks about her team’s work and achievements.
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Water movement gets everyone involved
13 December 2018
DairyNZ has launched an exciting new movement to get everyone to play a role in improving NZ’s waterways, explains chief executive Tim Mackle.
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