Herd repro targeted at seminar

Northland dairy farmers Ashley and Karen Cullen will share how they improved their herd’s reproductive performance at a DairyNZ seminar near Whangarei on June 18.

SIDE smartphone app launched

27 May 2014

The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) has launched a free smartphone app to enhance this year’s conference experience.

Fertility research seeks biological breakthrough

26 May 2014

A new seven-year research study is underway to deliver dairy cows that are genetically more fertile.

Overseas longevity data

19 May 2014

While running the models for the May AE run we encountered some problems when processing the longevity data from overseas...

Effluent pond course builds expertise

Plan change could achieve vision for Tukituki

Future looks bright, says Reserve Bank Governor

New Zealand's dairy sector has a bright future, but important challenges need to be managed to ensure it retains its dynamism, said the Governor of the Reserve Bank, Graeme Wheeler, at DairyNZ’s Farmers’ Forum at Mystery Creek. Mr Wheeler told the DairyNZ conference in Hamilton on May 7 that the dairy sector makes a vital contribution to the New Zealand economy. Read his full speech here.

Minimum wage statement provides clarity to farmers

DairyNZ welcomed today’s release of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) revised position statement on the minimum wage and employment agreements in the agricultural sector.

Economic Survey shows industry success secrets

New Zealand dairy farmers are more efficient and produce at least twice as much milk per hectare compared to 50 years ago, according to the latest DairyNZ Economic Survey, launched at today’s Farmers’ Forum in Hamilton.

Calling all sharemilkers - remember you have a vote

Dairy farming leaders are urging sharemilkers to make the most of an opportunity to have their own say on the future of their industry.

New facial eczema study to help dairy farmers

Elevated facial eczema risk is possibly the only downside to the welcome rain that has come to the upper North Island in recent days, but thanks to a DairyNZ project, farmers can welcome the rain with fewer facial eczema worries.

It's time to vote

DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle is urging farmers to vote when they receive voting papers in the mail this month.

Future farm staff needs a big priority

To be considered world leaders, the dairy industry needs to lift its game to attract and retain quality staff, says DairyNZ.

Scientists discover fat gene in cows

17 April 2014

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) scientists have discovered a "fat gene" in a research programme titled "Transforming the Dairy Value Chain Primary Growth Partnership (PGP)"...

All eyes on data milestones

09 April 2014