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Dairy Farmers See Lower Feed Costs Ahead Of Summer
Friday, 15 December 2023, 10:19 am | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ’s Econ Tracker forecast indicates some relief for dairy farmers with reducing feed and fertiliser costs supported by the recent lift in global returns flowing through to the farm-gate. Overall, feed costs are projected to fall around 5% for ... More >>
Dairy Farmer’s Gumboot Run Sparks Life-changing Outward Bound Experience
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 10:15 am | Dairy NZ
Two young dairy farmers hope they have created a domino effect – with farmers funding other farmers to challenge their limits and build resilience at Outward Bound. Emma Blom ran a half-marathon around the garden of her flat wearing gumboots and ... More >>
Waipā Ecological Corridor Links Two Mountains To Help Native Wildlife Thrive
Monday, 27 November 2023, 9:41 am | Dairy NZ
Dairy farmers, sheep and beef farmers, iwi and other community members are celebrating the second anniversary of a large-scale initiative to create an ecological corridor in the Waipā district. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2311/1836bcf498f7f710816b.jpeg" ... More >>
Report Highlights Dairy's Economic Contribution
Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 12:05 pm | Dairy NZ
A new report by Sense Partners highlights the dairy sector’s contribution to the New Zealand economy, and its role as ‘shock absorber’ for regional communities in times of volatility. The report, commissioned by DairyNZ and the Dairy Companies ... More >>
Dairy Statistics Show Continued Focus On Performance
Wednesday, 12 April 2023, 10:56 am | Dairy NZ
Despite a challenging 2021/22 season, the annual New Zealand Dairy Statistics report released today by DairyNZ and Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) shows an innovative dairy sector responding well during a changeable time. In the 2021/22 season, 20.78 ... More >>
DairyNZ Kicks Off New Campaign To Attract More Kiwis To Dairy
Monday, 24 January 2022, 9:27 pm | Dairy NZ
A young female farmer with a love of rural New Zealand is helping to launch DairyNZ’s latest campaign, which aims to give Kiwis a better understanding of what it means to be a dairy farmer. DairyNZ chief executive Dr Mackle says DairyNZ’s Join us ... More >>
Changes Allow Applications To Open For More International Dairy Farm Assistants, But MIQ Still A Barrier
Wednesday, 19 January 2022, 10:02 am | Dairy NZ
Applications are now open for dairy farmers to recruit much needed international workers including farm assistants and herd managers, under changes to a class exception scheme. This follows months of DairyNZ advocacy requesting changes to the 2021 class ... More >>
International Dairy Workers Needed To Ease Farmer Stress
Sunday, 12 December 2021, 5:53 pm | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ is relieved the Government has listened to its call to allow more dairy farm assistants into New Zealand in January 2022. However, the industry-good organisation says more workers are needed and is continuing to push for another 1500 dairy international ... More >>
‘More Milk From Fewer Cows’ Trend Continues In A Record Year For NZ Dairy Industry
Thursday, 2 December 2021, 11:54 am | Dairy NZ
Kiwi dairy farmers hit a new high for milk production last season with fewer cows, showing that a focus on breeding higher performing cows is paying off. The annual New Zealand Dairy Statistics report, released today by DairyNZ ... More >>
DairyNZ: Budget Spending Needs A Long-term Vision
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 6:47 pm | Dairy NZ
The Budget’s focus on jobs, infrastructure and the environment has hit the spot, but the devil will be in the detail for the dairy sector, says DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle. “Today’s budget includes some promising and practical initiatives ... More >>
DairyNZ: feed fund appreciated for drought-stricken farmers
Wednesday, 6 May 2020, 3:01 pm | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ says today’s announcement of a $500,000 government fund for drought recovery will be appreciated by farmers in need of feed assistance, but says it highlights the need for long-term solutions. “This fund increases the options for farmers ... More >>
Dairy farmers to cast milksolids levy vote
Tuesday, 21 April 2020, 11:39 am | Dairy NZ
Dairy farmers are encouraged to have their say in the milksolids levy vote 2020, which is now open for voting. It is a one-in-six year vote for industry good organisation, DairyNZ. More >>
ETS legislation will increase costs for Kiwis
Thursday, 30 January 2020, 2:08 pm | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ General Manager for Responsible Dairy Jenny Cameron is urging Parliament’s Environment Select Committee to carefully consider the implications ETS legislation could have on farms, families and communities and how they manage the impact of the ... More >>
Big job ahead for newly appointed Climate Commission
Tuesday, 17 December 2019, 2:59 pm | Dairy NZ
Chief executive Dr Tim Mackle confirmed DairyNZ looks forward to engaging positively and constructively with the Commission. More >>
Dairy farmers producing more milk from fewer cows
Thursday, 28 November 2019, 3:14 pm | Dairy NZ
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. The ... More >>
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 >>
