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Adapting with Dairy Connect

24 October 2018

Nicola Bryant’s experience in adapting to change means she’s the perfect fit for her role as DairyNZ’s Dairy Connect coordinator for Taranaki and the Lower North Island.
Sharing knowledge and experience

23 October 2018

Dairy Connect manager Kate Robinson explains how the service is all about getting a fresh perspective and getting help to solve a problem.
Mastitis prevention and milking efficiency go hand in glove

12 October 2018

Udder health and milk quality are important to farm productivity and profitability.
Simple solutions to everyday problems

08 October 2018

Canterbury farmer Cole Groves is finding simple but effective ways to improve efficiency, accuracy, environmental protection and the wellbeing of his staff and animals.
Dairy already on water quality journey

08 October 2018

DairyNZ supports the Government’s plans to amend the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and introduce a new National Environmental Standard says DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle.
LAWA results show improved water quality

04 October 2018

DairyNZ is pleased to see that the majority of water quality indicators measured in the latest LAWA water quality report, more monitored sites are showing signs of improving trends than degrading over the past 10 years.
Find the sweet spot: quality time, quality milk

02 October 2018

Since switching to once-a-day milking 10 years ago to help streamline an expanded business, Leo Vollebregt has seen many improvements for both animals and people.
Bluff kids find dairying's their oyster

27 September 2018

St Teresa’s School in Bluff went from seaside to countryside recently, as part of DairyNZ’s school farm visit service.
Emissions price should incentivise

04 September 2018

Emissions prices suggested by the Productivity Commission would see a significant impact on the New Zealand agricultural sector if the sector faced a full emissions price under the Emissions Trading Scheme without a technological solution to reduce methane emissions.
Calving: sustaining a ‘staunch’ team

13 August 2018

At Tainui Dairies near Morrinsville, taking a whanau-centred approach to the calving season ensures everyone in the team is motivated and healthy.
Teaming up on pasture priorities

06 August 2018

We know pasture management during calving is a key driver of profit, but with a long list of jobs at calving it’s crucial everyone on the team plays their part.
DairyNZ calls on farmers to appreciate their employees

02 August 2018

Positive, productive employees are at the heart of any successful business, says DairyNZ’s people team manager Jane Muir.
‘Moo-sterious’ links between country and city kids

29 July 2018

A recent nationwide DairyNZ education project saw students turn detectives, discovering the similarities and differences between their urban and rural life.
ZCB consultation: Only one viable option for new reduction target

21 June 2018

Only one of the proposed options for a new emissions reduction target in the Zero Carbon Bill consultation paper is both achievable and responsible, says DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle.
Farmers should engage in Zero Carbon Bill consultation

11 June 2018

Climate Change Ambassadors for the dairy sector are encouraging all dairy farmers to engage with the Government during the consultation period of the Zero Carbon Bill, which starts today and runs for six weeks.