Science snapshot: cutting to the chase: the effects of pre-graze mowing

20 December 2018

Find out if mowing before grazing achieve target pasture residuals and/or improve cow and pasture performance.

How much pasture and crop could potentially be eaten on your farm?

18 December 2018

A new tool dairy farmers can use to increase the amount of pasture and crop eaten by their herds, raising farm performance.

Immigration proposals welcomed by farmers

18 December 2018

DairyNZ has welcomed the government’s consultation on temporary work visas and the proposed introduction of Regional Skills Shortage Lists, saying labour shortages are a very real and serious problem for the dairy sector.

Positive outlook for Mycoplasma bovis eradication

17 December 2018

After a tough 2018 for many dairy farmers who have been tackling Mycoplasma bovis or working hard to prevent it getting on farm, today’s announcement comes as a positive indication that eradication is possible.

Meet our Upper NI regional team

15 December 2018

DairyNZ Upper NI hub leader Sharon Morrell talks about her team’s work and achievements.

No excuse for non-compliance

14 December 2018

Waikato dairy farmers found to be significantly non-compliant aren’t doing their bit for the environment and are letting all farmers down, according to DairyNZ.

Water movement gets everyone involved

13 December 2018

DairyNZ has launched an exciting new movement to get everyone to play a role in improving NZ’s waterways, explains chief executive Tim Mackle.

Toolboxes and talking points

12 December 2018

Discussion groups help farmers to link up, support each other and make the best use of DairyNZ's farm assessment toolbox.

Multiple factors inform methane reduction targets

11 December 2018

Find out how methane reduction targets differ from other greenhouse gas targets – and other factors in the balance.

Dairy stats show fewer herds, greater focus on performance

11 December 2018

The shape of New Zealand’s dairy sector continues to evolve with the latest data showing a shift to fewer dairy herds and a greater focus on their performance.

Waikato farmers acting early on effluent management

07 December 2018

Meet three Waikato farmers who are taking early action on managing effluent.

DairyNZ projects: farmer-led, region-fed

06 December 2018

Check out a snapshot of three DairyNZ regional projects that are building a better dairy sector by bringing farmers together.

Channelling the right tools for flood management and runoff

04 December 2018

New research on 'two-stage channel' drains could be used to improve flood mitigation, water quality and ecosystem outcomes.

Forum set to inspire Dairy Environment Leaders

04 December 2018

This week Wellington is hosting nearly one-hundred of New Zealand’s most passionate dairy farming leaders.

Industry cost share for Mycoplasma bovis finalised

04 December 2018

The Boards of DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) have today announced agreement on how each industry’s share of the cost of the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) phased eradication programme will be split.