No backing down on bovis

30 November 2020

Eradication of Mycoplasma bovis is going to plan, but we have a way to go yet.

Farming sector pleased visa changes provide certainty

07 July 2020

DairyNZ and Federated Farmers are pleased to see today’s government announcement that is extending employer assisted temporary work visas due to expire by the end of 2020.

Government supports dairy farming jobs for kiwis

24 June 2020

The Government and dairy sector have joined forces on a new campaign to support COVID-19 affected workers into a farming career, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor said.

Wintering – take action now

30 April 2020

Take action now with these five focus areas for wintering in weather- and Covid-19-impacted areas.

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.

Pleasing that Moving Day can hit the road

22 April 2020

DairyNZ and Federated Farmers are pleased to see certainty provided by the Government today, that Moving Day – or Moving Week as it will likely be – can proceed from June 1 for thousands of dairy farmers nationwide.

Farmer catch-ups go online during COVID-19

17 April 2020

DairyNZ is now hosting online discussion groups where farmers can beam in via their computers from the comfort of their living rooms, offices or dairies. No need to take the gumboots off!

Meeting farmers’ migrant workforce needs

01 April 2020

The changes to be rolled out on employer-assisted work visa processes show that dairy farmers’ voices were heard.

Farming kit an early hit

01 April 2020

The kit’s ‘farming’ topic encourages learning through science, literacy, storytelling, numeracy, waiata, poetry, role play and artwork.

Getting support with your feed planning

Find out what feed planning assistance is available to you.

M. bovis eradication on track

26 March 2020

Latest data from the 10-year programme gives us confidence that we’re on track to eradicate the disease from New Zealand.

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.