International workers will help address dairy staff shortage

12 April 2022

Sustained advocacy from the dairy sector has helped secure 500 more international workers to help on dairy farms, however, the Government’s border class exceptions still fall short of the sector’s 4,000 worker shortage.

Dairy farmers share solutions to attracting and keeping staff

08 April 2022

Insights into a significant challenge dairy farmers currently face – how to attract and retain great farm staff in a difficult labour market – will be shared by farmers and an HR specialist at a DairyNZ webinar on April 20.

N cap clearer but across farm average still wanted

16 November 2021

New Ministry for the Environment guidance gives dairy farmers much-needed clarity on how to meet the Government’s synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap regulations.

DairyNZ acknowledges the passing of former chairman John Luxton

16 November 2021

DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel and chief executive Dr Tim Mackle have today expressed their sadness at the passing of former DairyNZ chairman, the Hon John Luxton.

Farmers' Forum online series takes on farming challenges

16 November 2021

DairyNZ launches an online Farmers’ Forum Series next week which will take a deep dive into issues affecting farmers, providing insights to help inform future on-farm decisions.

Dairy sector calls for 1500 international staff in 2022

03 November 2021

Dairy sector partners are calling on the Government to allow 1500 international dairy workers into New Zealand in 2022 to help meet the sector’s workforce shortfall, if borders continue to remain closed.

Dairy sector backs global methane pledge

03 November 2021

The New Zealand dairy sector is committed to playing its part to reduce global methane levels by 30 percent by 2030.

Top 10 ways Government could back our dairy farmers

02 November 2021

DairyNZ is calling on the Government to partner with dairy farmers to achieve better outcomes, invest more in research and development, and stop overloading farmers with too many regulations.

A focus on people management

26 May 2021

Te Aroha farmer Craig Durbin discusses Farm Gauge and his focus on people management.

Dairy challenged to keep building momentum

29 April 2021

Dairy farmers at DairyNZ’s Farmers’ Forum have been challenged to take their world-leading farm systems and continue toward an increasingly sustainable future.

No backing down on bovis

30 November 2020

Eradication of Mycoplasma bovis is going to plan, but we have a way to go yet.

Farmers urged to act now on winter feed

28 April 2020

Nationwide feed shortages are prompting DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand to encourage farmers to act now to secure next season’s performance.

Getting support with your feed planning

Find out what feed planning assistance is available to you.

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.