DairyNZ News

DairyNZ’s new strategy and investment leader, Alyce Butler, is excited to be working on solutions to key dairy sector issues, with a particular focus on staff shortages and dairy careers.

After 30 years’ dairying on the same Bay of Plenty farm, Donna and Corrie Smit have learned lessons on weathering everything from devastating floods, to milk price fluctuations resembling a seismic graph of nearby White Island’s volcanic activity.

DairyNZ says changes to the Government’s emissions pricing plan are a step in the right direction and acknowledge some of the sector’s concerns, but there are still some important issues to be resolved to address all farmer concerns.

Changes to freshwater regulations will help farmers continue to invest in wetland restoration, according to DairyNZ.

A new DairyNZ study is looking to examine farm practices and technology, to create more modern, productive and safe dairy farm workplaces now and in the future.

DairyNZ recently wrapped up a four-year Forage Value Index validation trial, producing some unexpected results.

DairyNZ’s GoDairy programme is continuing its recruitment drive during Fieldays week by showcasing the many career opportunities available in the dairy sector.

Updates to animal evaluation are being made this December which will give farmers more confidence in the data, and will better reflect their individual herd.

DairyNZ recommends the Government makes significant changes to its emissions pricing proposal – taking on board the feedback of farmers and their representatives.

Primary sector partners have met and signalled a united determination to advocate strongly for farmers, on emissions pricing.