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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.
Designing workplaces for 2030

01 November 2019

We all want our dairy farms to be highly attractive workplaces – but how do we get there?
Meet our South Island team

18 March 2019

We talk to our South Island Hub leader Tony Finch about his team’s focus on the needs of dairy farmers specific to their region.
New course fits farmers

12 March 2019

A new approach to studying has helped Waitoa contract milker Joel Lawrence.
Gauging where the gaps are

11 March 2019

Our Farm Capability Assessment Programme can help identify your learning needs.
Study option puts farm time and business first

08 March 2019

Investing in formal training can be a tough decision for busy dairy farmers, but a new business plan writing course is helping to address that.
Dry weather means decision time for dairy farmers

05 March 2019

Due to particularly dry weather nationwide, dairy farmers are now reaching crunch points for making calls on feed planning, milking frequency and drying off.
Dirt-under-nails advice helps farming newcomer

04 March 2019

Only four years ago, Marcus Graham was selling houses in Auckland. He’s now running the family farm in the Waikato.
Community rallies to support Cambridge wetlands project

26 February 2019

A Cambridge school’s planting project not only assisted local farmers’ environmental efforts, but also attracted plants and sustenance from local businesses.