Effects of removing imported feed

04 December 2019

We look at the effects of removing imported supplementary feed from a pasture-based dairy system.

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.

Summer pasture management

02 December 2019

Adjusting rotation length now will set your farm up for a smoother run when the summer dry arrives.

Teat spraying after Christmas

02 December 2019

Tempted to stop teat spraying at this time of year? It might simplify systems over summer but is it such a good idea in the long run?

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.

Reduce footprint AND improve profit?

29 November 2019

DairyNZ has formed a project to help farmers answer this question. It will examine how farmers can reduce GHG, improve water quality, and improve profitability.

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.

Taskforce report will build on the good work underway

25 November 2019

The Winter Grazing Taskforce report released today provides some constructive recommendations the sector can build on.

Who will pick up Essential Freshwater’s $80b price tag?

13 November 2019

Excessively stringent freshwater policies that won’t achieve significantly better water quality outcomes will cost New Zealanders more than $80 billion over the next thirty years, says DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle.

Bipartisan support for Zero Carbon Bill

07 November 2019

DairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle is welcoming todays bipartisan support of the Zero Carbon Bill as a positive step forward for New Zealand farmers.

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.