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DCANZ, DairyNZ and MPI endorse Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam

19 September 2017

DairyNZ, the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have today endorsed the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam, marking New Zealand’s commitment towards global sustainable dairy development.

New app to help farmers protect the environment

18 September 2017

Farmers have a new tool to help them identify opportunities on farm to get even better environmental results.

Tapping into tools and technology

15 September 2017

Which tools and technologies are right for you and your farm? DairyNZ scientist Callum Eastwood has four questions you should ask before investing your time and money.

Dairy could be hit with a trifecta of taxes

13 September 2017

Green Party and Labour Party policymakers want to hit dairy farmers with a trifecta of environmental taxes that could cost an average of $18,000 per year for each farm, and for those farmers that draw water for irrigation the cost would be in excess of $63,000 per year, says DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle.

DairyNZ election draws in farming expertise

12 September 2017

Two positions on DairyNZ’s board have attracted six dairy farmer candidates for this year’s director election.

Are all fodder beets created equal?

08 September 2017

DairyNZ senior scientist Jane Kay breaks down the varieties.

Is fodder beet here to stay?

06 September 2017

DairyNZ senior scientist Dawn Dalley looks at where we’ve come from, where we’re heading and what we still don’t know.

Treading carefully with a tricky crop

01 September 2017

Fodder beet’s use has exploded in recent years, but it’s also a crop with challenges and complexities and it pays to treat the beet with respect.

No need to fear significant increase in dairy

01 September 2017

DairyNZ says the reduction in the number of dairy conversions in Canterbury, as reported by Environment Canterbury (ECan) today, sends a strong message that there need be no fear of a significant increase in dairying in the region.

Students learn the grassroots of farming

31 August 2017

Last term, DairyNZ’s education programme delivered 200 science kits to teachers who signed up for the newest learning module called 'How does your grass grow?'.

Director encourages farmers to consider 'fantastic job'

30 August 2017

When Canterbury dairy farmer Alister Body became a director 12 years ago, it was a desire to be part of industry decision-making which got him there.

NKONWM invites Kokopu dairy farmers to join planting effort

25 August 2017

A planting day on a Kokopu dairy farm this week saw the first of over 20,000 plants put in the ground in a bid to help local efforts to improve water quality.

Swimmable means swimmable

22 August 2017

The agricultural sector's leaders, have for the first time ever in New Zealand, come together to send a strong message to the public.

Are lepto vaccinations working?

21 August 2017

Early results from a Massey University study show animal vaccinations continue to be an effective way of preventing leptospirosis shedding in NZ dairy cattle, reducing exposure to humans.

Animal Welfare Case – Invercargill District Court

16 August 2017

The well-being of animals is at the heart of any good farming business, says DairyNZ’s animal welfare specialist, Helen Thoday.