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New freshwater farm plans must not duplicate work done
28 July 2021
DairyNZ supports all farmers having freshwater farm plans but says the Government must recognise high quality planning already done by farmers.
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Applications open for dairy worker border exception
08 July 2021
Applications are now being taken by DairyNZ for dairy farmers applying for border class exception which could see 200 dairy farm workers and their families come into the country.
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Southland winter cropping field day planned for farmers
30 September 2020
Farmers from Southland are encouraged to attend a winter cropping ‘Big Day Out’ field day on October 6.
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Sir John Kirwan to speak with West Coast farmers
30 September 2020
Two DairyNZ events for West Coast dairy farmers will host Sir John Kirwan on October 7-8, when he will share his experience with depression while doing the career he loved.
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DairyNZ: working together delivers the best results
28 September 2020
Sector body DairyNZ is encouraged by many of the pragmatic solutions being put on the table for agriculture policies to encourage sustainable, profitable farming.
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Dairy sector calls for action on rural mental health
21 September 2020
To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand, the dairy sector is calling for rural mental health to be a priority.
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Dairy sector welcomes govt announcement on migrants
09 September 2020
DairyNZ warmly welcome a government announcement that means some skilled migrant dairy farm employees will be able to return to New Zealand from overseas.
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Freshwater rules advisory group to be established
08 September 2020
Yesterday (Monday 7 September) the Minister for the Environment David Parker and Minister of Primary Industries Damien O’Connor met with council executives, farming and sector leaders and Fish and Game Southland.
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Plantain added as a pasture type in OverseerFM
01 September 2020
New Zealand farmers can now assess the potential impact and investment of plantain, using OverseerFM.
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Economic Survey provides insight into dairy farm performance
17 July 2020
DairyNZ's latest Economic Survey 2018-19 shows dairy farmers had a reasonable year for operating profit and milk production, but farmers face a number of challenges – making cost control a key driver to help buffer dairy businesses against variable milk prices.
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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.
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New wetland guidance to help improve water quality
03 July 2020
New guidance on the performance and design of constructed farm wetlands draws on local and international evidence to show how well-planned wetlands can reduce nitrates by 20 to 50 percent.
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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.
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