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Aparima environment plans driving change

02 December 2020

A new survey of farmers in Aparima, Southland, shows farms achieve better environmental results when they have Farm Environment Plans.
Dairy sector already committed to climate change solutions

02 December 2020

DairyNZ shares the government’s ambition to reduce climate change emissions and today’s declaration of a climate emergency will further highlight the issue’s importance.
Good Bosses in action: Peter & Vicki Risi

26 November 2020

Waikato dairy farm owners Peter & Vicki Risi are nailing it at being good bosses, and their team approach has continued paying off despite the Covid-19 restrictions.
No turning back from 3-in-2

26 November 2020

DairyNZ’s Flexible Milking Project is investigating the pros and cons of milking three times in two days (3-in-2). Bay of Plenty farmer Nick Dowson is one of several pilot farmers involved in the project who’ve adopted a full-season flexible milking strategy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Meet our Upper NI regional team

15 December 2018

DairyNZ Upper NI hub leader Sharon Morrell talks about her team’s work and achievements.