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DairyNZ: the top 10 things Government can do for dairy

18 August 2020

DairyNZ has released its ten policy priorities for the 2020 election and its ‘The View from the Cow Shed’ report which provides policymakers with insight from the farm, says DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle.
New Rural Employee Support Hub launched

13 August 2020

DairyNZ and partners have launched a new Rural Employee Support Hub, to provide information and help to farm employees so they have the best possible experiences and careers on farm.
DairyNZ invites farmers to join its board

13 August 2020

Dairy farmers with an interest in shaping the future of New Zealand’s dairy sector are invited to apply for two director roles with industry good body, DairyNZ.
New Centre for Vocational Excellence welcomed

19 August 2019

DairyNZ is delighted that the government has chosen to work with the primary sector to develop New Zealand’s first Centre of Vocational Excellence.
Government urged to work with farmers to reduce emissions: ETS is not the answer

13 August 2019

DairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle is urging the Government to work with agricultural groups to drive real behaviour change on farm, instead of imposing a broad-based tax.
Plan Change 7 event planned for farmers

08 August 2019

Farmers in the Orari Temuka Opihi Paeora zone are encouraged to come along to a drop-in day to hear more about how new regional rules may affect them.
DairyNZ disheartened to hear of impacted kindergarten

08 August 2019

DairyNZ is disheartened to learn of a kindergarten impacted by poor winter grazing practices in Southland.
Farmers support additional efforts for wintering practices

07 August 2019

New Zealand’s farming sector supports additional efforts to improve winter grazing practices on farms, with a particular focus on animal welfare.
DairyNZ director Ben Allomes calls it a day

02 August 2019

DairyNZ director Ben Allomes will step down from the industry good body’s board this October.
Taking pasture in hand

01 August 2019

DairyNZ’s Tiller Talk project was launched two years ago to help dairy farmers improve their pasture and feed management.
Spring feed management: keeping the cogs turning

01 August 2019

Had a lightbulb moment yet on spring feed management? Get the big picture on how its aspects (or ‘cogs’) work together.
Investing your levy to lift pasture performance

01 August 2019

DairyNZ's levy-funded projects focus on reducing dairying's environmental effects, while improving pasture dry matter yield, quality and persistence.
Pasture tips tackle 'what ifs'

01 August 2019

DairyNZ farm systems specialist Chris Glassey gives some advice on how to deal with common challenges faced by farmers at this time of year.
Grass grows grass, right?

01 August 2019

Does leaving some grass behind after grazing help promote pasture growth? We asked Waikato dairy farmers Hugh Candy and Kerry Lucas-Candy to help tackle the myth.
Summit: farmer-led, grass-fed

01 August 2019

Pasture Summit is a bi-annual event between New Zealand and Ireland. Register now to hear the latest ideas and developments on achieving profitable food production from grass.