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DairyNZ seeks associate directors

23 October 2020

Dairy farmers with an interest in governance are encouraged to apply for two associate director roles.
Meetings to help futureproof farm systems

12 October 2020

A series of local events will help farmers know their farm’s key numbers – both profit and environmental.
Innovative wintering research launches in Southland

07 October 2020

Southern dairy farmers will have a front-row seat in designing, approving and testing a new wintering system in Southland.
Regional planning process delayed due to COVID-19

30 March 2020

The deadline for lodging appeals on the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan has been extended to Friday 8 May 2020.
M. bovis Programme continues as an essential service

27 March 2020

The M. bovis programme is continuing to operate as an essential service under the current COVID-19 restrictions.
Farmers invited to join flexible milking webinar

18 March 2020

Dairy farmers are invited to find out more about research into flexible milking and its benefits at a free online DairyNZ webinar on Monday, March 30.
Working through the challenges

01 March 2020

DairyNZ’s recent Dairy Environment Leaders’ Forum was an opportunity to show others that dairy farmers are responding to sector issues and policy direction, says chair Tracy Brown.
Banks explain what capital changes will mean for farmers

01 March 2020

How will the recent changes to bank capital requirements affect dairy farmers? We put some questions to the country’s five largest rural lenders.
Open books

27 February 2020

Successful businesses have one thing in common – they budget.
Robust science and partnerships crucial for freshwater

31 October 2019

DairyNZ's submission on the proposed Essential Freshwater package identifies the solutions needed to deliver lasting improvements for water quality and ecosystem health in New Zealand, while protecting our economy.
Independent TAG report supports ongoing improvements to M. bovis Programme

30 October 2019

The latest report from the independent Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the M. bovis Programme concludes that achieving eradication is feasible, and supports the changes the Programme has made over the past six months.
Proposed freshwater policies could cost NZ $6 billion

30 October 2019

Economic modelling by DairyNZ shows the proposed Essential Freshwater package could significantly harm New Zealand’s dairy sector and the wider national economy – by 2050, costing $6 billion per year.
Changes in off paddock Minimum Standards

25 October 2019

New minimum standards for off paddock facilities in New Zealand.
He waka eke noa partnership a better approach for farmers

24 October 2019

DairyNZ is welcoming today’s announcement that the Government have accepted the farming industry proposal – He waka eke noa - to build an enduring farm-level emission reduction framework in a partnership approach between the sector and government.
Farmer template simplifies freshwater submission

09 October 2019

DairyNZ are encouraging dairy farmers to get their submissions in now on the proposed Essential Freshwater Package – and there’s a template online to make it easier.