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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.
New minimum standards may affect dairy farmers

04 November 2019

DairyNZ is encouraging farmers to check they meet new minimum standards included in an amended Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare.
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.
Does touching teats spread mastitis?

01 November 2019

DairyNZ senior scientist Jane Lacy-Hulbert ‘hands’ you the answer.
Designing workplaces for 2030

01 November 2019

We all want our dairy farms to be highly attractive workplaces – but how do we get there?
DairyNZ CEO: Make the methane target achievable

25 July 2019

Today, DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle appeared before Parliament’s Environment Select Committee to send a clear message to politicians – an unachievable 47 percent methane reduction target would be setting farmers up to fail.
Mycoplasma bovis Biosecurity Response Levy set for dairy farmers

23 July 2019

This week, dairy farmers nationwide will receive information from DairyNZ about the Biosecurity Response Levy being set at 2.9 cents per kilogram of milksolids for the 2019-20 year.
An interview with the young(est) farmer of the year

23 July 2019

Young(est) Farmer of the Year talks about what’s invaluable and who he’d invite to help with the milking.
DairyNZ supports considered, careful biosecurity review

19 July 2019

DairyNZ endorses a renewed focus on improving biosecurity in New Zealand, following the announcement by Government today.
M. bovis Programme to adopt recommendations from reviews

04 July 2019

The Mycoplasma bovis Programme has accepted almost all of the recommendations from two reviews into a backlog of trace animal movements, and the surge of activity to process them, in the lead up to Moving Day and winter movements.
Clear heads and a healthy herd

01 July 2019

For Northland farmers Mark and Vicki Meyer, keeping their cows thriving starts with keeping their farm team thriving, even in the busy winter months.
Waste milk: is it calf feed?

01 July 2019

Waste milk has traditionally been fed to calves to dispose of milk that can’t be sent for supply, but is this a good idea?
Are there reproduction gains in feeding starch over fibre?

01 July 2019

In theory, starch-based feeds increase the levels of hormones involved in fertility, but does that lead to improved reproduction?