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DairyNZ: Zero Carbon Bill a mixed bag for farmers
Wednesday, 6 November 2019, 3:48 pm | Dairy NZ
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. More >>
DairyNZ: Minister’s data grab a step too far in NAIT review
Thursday, 12 September 2019, 8:07 am | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ Biosecurity Manager, Dr. Liz Shackleton, will be appearing before Parliament’s Primary Production Select Committee today to submit on the National Animal Identification and Tracing Amendment Bill (No 2). More >>
IPCC Special Report adds needed detail to climate debate
Friday, 9 August 2019, 8:52 am | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle is calling the release of the latest IPCC Special Report overnight a ‘welcome contribution’ to the developing debate on climate. More >>
NZ must be able to attract, train and retain skilled farmers
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 3:32 pm | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ Chief Executive Dr Tim Mackle welcomes today’s announcement that the Government plans to reform the vocational education sector to increase the responsiveness and accountability to industry. More >>
DairyNZ CEO: Make the methane target achievable
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 11:17 am | Dairy NZ
Today, DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle appeared before Parliament’s Environment Select Committee to send a clear message to politicians – an unachievable 47 percent methane reduction target would be setting farmers up to fail. More >>
Farm Debt Mediation Bill a welcome relief
Tuesday, 18 June 2019, 5:01 pm | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle is welcoming yesterday’s announcement of the Farm Debt Mediation Bill as an example of an initiative that will mean a lot to farmers who may be feeling financial pressure. More >>
Bull Breeding Worth shifts reflect increase in value
Monday, 10 September 2018, 5:27 pm | Dairy NZ
In what is the most significant change to global dairy trade in the last 20 years, milk fat will earn dairy farmers more than protein in the 2018/19 season. More >>
DairyNZ: Clear climate change pathway needed for dairy
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 4:01 pm | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ Chief Executive Tim Mackle has welcomed the announcement of the Government’s timeframes for putting in place an independent Climate Change Commission and consulting on the proposed Zero Carbon Bill from May 2018. More >>
Early summer prompts call for farm plan
Friday, 8 December 2017, 2:30 pm | Dairy NZ
Early summer prompts call for farm plan A very wet spring followed by a hot, dry start to summer has put pressure on summer feed supply for dairy farmers in some parts of the country. Data shows current soil conditions are drier than normal, particularly ... More >>
More milk per cow, fewer cows: latest dairy stats
Monday, 27 November 2017, 10:43 am | Dairy NZ
Daisy and her paddock mates are record-breakers, reveal the latest national dairy statistics released today by DairyNZ and LIC. More >>
Dairy strategy boldly faces up to challenges
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 2:56 pm | Dairy NZ
The new dairy sector strategy, Dairy Tomorrow , was launched last night and tackles head-on the big issues the sector is facing, says Dairy Environment Leader Group Chair Alister Body. More >>
New strategic vision launched for dairy sector
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 6:31 pm | Dairy NZ
New strategic vision launched for dairy sector 21 November 2017 The new strategic vision for the dairy sector will lead to a longer term conversation about what New Zealand’s future farm and food systems could look like, says DairyNZ Chief Executive ... More >>
DairyNZ: Dairy ready for a transformational shift
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 2:23 pm | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle has welcomed the portfolio allocations announced by the incoming Government, saying he looks forward to working with Damien O’Connor, Dr Megan Woods, David Parker and James Shaw on key issues facing the dairy sector. More >>
New app to help farmers protect the environment
Monday, 18 September 2017, 2:44 pm | Dairy NZ
Farmers have a new tool to help them identify opportunities on farm to get even better environmental results. More >>
DairyNZ election draws in farming expertise
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 11:06 am | Dairy NZ
Two positions on DairyNZ’s board have attracted six dairy farmer candidates for this year’s director election. More >>
Swimmable means swimmable
Tuesday, 22 August 2017, 2:12 pm | Dairy NZ
Agricultural leaders have, for the first time ever in New Zealand, come together to send a strong message to the public. More >>
Farmer candidates sought for DairyNZ elections
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 3:18 pm | Dairy NZ
Farmer candidates sought for DairyNZ elections Candidate nominations opened this week for farmer-elected roles on the DairyNZ board and Directors Remuneration Committee. This year two farmer positions on the Board of Directors are available, along with ... More >>
Animal Welfare Case – Invercargill District Court
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 4:00 pm | Dairy NZ
The well-being of animals is at the heart of any good farming business, says DairyNZ’s animal welfare specialist, Helen Thoday. More >>
Commercial water use discussion inevitable and necessary
Wednesday, 9 August 2017, 3:26 pm | Dairy NZ
Future discussion around water use is inevitable, and a necessary part of a broader conversation about sustainability challenges New Zealand is facing, says DairyNZ Chief Executive Tim Mackle. More >>
Immigration: Disappointing but there’s hope, says DairyNZ
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 5:50 pm | Dairy NZ
Immigration announcement: Disappointing but there’s hope, says DairyNZ DairyNZ is disappointed that today’s announcement by Government has not addressed the concerns raised about migrant staff. However, DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says there ... More >>
