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Farmers managing floods encouraged to seek support
11 December 2019
As flood waters begin to recede and the full effects of damage is identified on the West Coast and around the Rangitata catchment, farmers are reminded to reach out for help if they need it.
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Dairy Environment Leaders are embracing change
09 December 2019
DairyNZ Dairy Environment Leaders are optimistic about the future of dairy farming and energized to drive positive change.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wise decisions at Owl Farm
02 December 2019
A 2018 Inside Dairy article prompted farm manager Tom Buckley to adjust his summer milking schedules.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Farmers invited to help shape DairyNZ’s future focus at meetings
04 November 2019
Dairy farmers are invited to come along to a series of local meetings to share their views on what the future focus of DairyNZ should be.
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Designing workplaces for 2030
01 November 2019
We all want our dairy farms to be highly attractive workplaces – but how do we get there?
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Robust science and partnerships crucial for freshwater
31 October 2019
DairyNZ's submission on the proposed Essential Freshwater package identifies the solutions needed to deliver lasting improvements for water quality and ecosystem health in New Zealand, while protecting our economy.
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Independent TAG report supports ongoing improvements to M. bovis Programme
30 October 2019
The latest report from the independent Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for the M. bovis Programme concludes that achieving eradication is feasible, and supports the changes the Programme has made over the past six months.
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Proposed freshwater policies could cost NZ $6 billion
30 October 2019
Economic modelling by DairyNZ shows the proposed Essential Freshwater package could significantly harm New Zealand’s dairy sector and the wider national economy – by 2050, costing $6 billion per year.