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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.
Milk from NZ dairy cows: sustainable, nutrient-dense, tasty too

20 December 2019

As Kiwi families and friends sit down at the table this summer and plan picnics at the beach, they can be confident the dairy products from our New Zealand cows are both highly sustainable and one of the best sources of human nutrition on the planet.
New Zealand Dairy: Simply the best globally

20 December 2019

What began with a freebie from the Australians, is today lauded the world over as quite simply the best.
500 dairy farmers share their insights at nationwide meetings

19 December 2019

Around 500 dairy farmers turned out at 33 meetings across the country to share their thoughts on issues affecting them, be updated on levy-funded research and talk about what the future focus should be for DairyNZ investment.
Big job ahead for newly appointed Climate Commission

17 December 2019

DairyNZ welcomes today’s announcement of the members of the Independent Climate Change Commission.
Farmers managing floods encouraged to seek support

11 December 2019

As flood waters begin to recede and the full effects of damage is identified on the West Coast and around the Rangitata catchment, farmers are reminded to reach out for help if they need it.
Dairy Environment Leaders are embracing change

09 December 2019

DairyNZ Dairy Environment Leaders are optimistic about the future of dairy farming and energized to drive positive change.
Looking back, moving forward

02 December 2019

Five farmers featured in Inside Dairy in 2019 tell us about their year, where they’re heading in 2020 and what they’d like others to know about dairy farmers and the dairying sector.
Ag path leads to Southland

02 December 2019

DairyNZ’s new Southland/South Otago regional leader Ollie Knowles may have been raised in a big city, but it’s rural New Zealand that has captured his heart.
Setting up for the future

02 December 2019

Key changes made by Waikato dairy farmers Sam and Jacqui Owen have laid their on-farm groundwork for 2020 and beyond.
Wise decisions at Owl Farm

02 December 2019

A 2018 Inside Dairy article prompted farm manager Tom Buckley to adjust his summer milking schedules.
Farmers’ tips for staying well

02 December 2019

How do other farmers look after themselves and their teams? Check out the advice below, including some great ideas from Farmstrong.