Survey finds record season could benefit 2014-15

03 October 2014

A recent survey of 26 Waikato and Bay of Plenty dairy farms showed that most farms should survive the 2014/15 season, although adjustments will be required.

Focus on people pays off

02 October 2014

Focusing on improving people management practices has paid off for Hawera dairy farmers Bryce and Amanda Savage.

HR systems get team buy in

01 October 2014

Providing the basics of a compliant, safe workplace is one thing. Getting a team’s buy-in to really adopt health and safety practices and daily timesheets on-farm is another. Inside Dairy met one farming group making progress on both.

Take a long, hard look at your farming systems

24 September 2014

The latest drop in Fonterra's forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2014/15 season is a signal to farmers to reassess the costs of their farm system.

Working group focused on clear advice

18 September 2014

The industry-led working group looking at the issues with swedes affecting dairy cattle in Southland says a key priority will be developing clear and agreed advice for farmers.

Southland swede group underway

16 September 2014

A working group will co-ordinate research and advice for farmers following an issue with swedes affecting dairy cattle this season.

Move up the profit line not across systems

16 September 2014

Southland swedes affecting dairy cattle

12 September 2014

Farmers asked to be vigilant and assist with information gathering

First people management consultant certified under new scheme

09 September 2014

Waikato farm consultant Sharlene Charleston received certification from the New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management (NZIPIM) in a ceremony in Hamilton today.

Minimise the impact of the storms - focus on the coming season

05 September 2014

DairyNZ is encouraging Northland dairy farmers to take action to ensure that the impact of recent wet weather is not carried over into coming seasons.

Five vying for DairyNZ director position

02 September 2014

Five nominations have been received for the farmer-elected director position on the DairyNZ board.

Dairy database a step closer

01 September 2014

Industry body DairyNZ is welcoming news released to the NZX Alternative Market (NZAX) that the Minister for Primary Industries has formally granted consent for changes to animal genetics company Livestock Improvement Corporation’s (LIC) constitution.

Theileriosis a calving risk

01 September 2014

Theileriosis is now widespread in the northern half of the North Island with the Hauraki Plains, south of Auckland and around Hamilton, and the west coast north of Raglan, being 'hot spots' for the disease.

DairyNZ reshapes senior roles

13 August 2014

DairyNZ has appointed David McCall to a new role of general manager of research and development as part of a plan to more closely integrate its research work with the products, tools, resources and services developed for farmers.

Northland dairy farms recovering from storm

12 August 2014

Northland dairy farmers are in recovery mode after the devastating storms that battered the region in July.