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DairyNz is Looking to Deliver More From Less
Friday, 11 March 2016, 3:46 pm | Dairy NZ
Right now many dairy farmers are looking at their costs line by line. Where can they make further savings? The latest reforecast milk price from Fonterra now puts this season’s Farmgate Milk Price at $3.90 per kilogram of milksolids. DairyNZ’s ... More >>
Farmer leaders sought for DairyNZ board
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 11:53 am | Dairy NZ
Farmer leaders are encouraged to apply for two associate director roles which provide an invaluable opportunity to see governance in action. More >>
Tough contest for 55 dairy industry scholarships
Monday, 15 February 2016, 11:24 am | Dairy NZ
Fifty-five DairyNZ scholarships have been awarded this year to Lincoln, Massey and Waikato university students as part of a wider drive to attract more motivated young talent into the dairy industry. More >>
Changes to fertility index will improve accuracy
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 5:27 pm | Dairy NZ
The accuracy of the national animal evaluation system is set for a boost, thanks to a change in the processing of fertility data. More >>
Help cows chill out this summer
Friday, 29 January 2016, 9:39 am | Dairy NZ
Help cows chill out this summer With the current El Niño weather pattern bringing heatwave conditions to many parts of the country, it’s important to ensure cows avoid heat stress and closely monitor cow health. More >>
Another tough season ahead for farmers
Thursday, 28 January 2016, 3:11 pm | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle says the on-farm cash income of farmers from all milk production this season will be under $4 per kgMS as a result of today's news from dairy co-operative Fonterra that it is dropping its forecast Farmgate Milk Price ... More >>
El Niño could mean fall in pasture growth
Wednesday, 23 December 2015, 10:13 am | Dairy NZ
Data from past El Niño years suggests farmers in some regions can expect a drop in pasture growth this summer. More >>
Dairy farmers contribute to West Coast lake clean-up
Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 12:56 pm | Dairy NZ
West Coast dairy farmers have spent at least $8 million on conservation efforts to improve the water quality of Lake Brunner. More >>
Goodbye to a tough year, hello to a New Year
Monday, 21 December 2015, 11:53 am | Dairy NZ
Like a lot of dairy farmers, I am pretty happy about farewelling 2015, and looking ahead to a New Year with better prospects and farmgate milk prices. Last year was certainly a testing time for dairy farming. First there was the aftermath of the ... More >>
Dairy industry appalled at video footage
Monday, 30 November 2015, 11:39 am | Dairy NZ
Dairy industry bodies say they are appalled at the bobby care practices revealed in video footage recorded by animal rights group Farmwatch and released as part of a SAFE public campaign launched against dairy farming. More >>
Industry agreed dairy housing standards released
Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 3:42 pm | Dairy NZ
The first industry agreed set of good practice standards around the design and construction of dairy housing structures in New Zealand has been released by DairyNZ and the Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ). More >>
Fly around the globe and discover the dairy story
Friday, 6 November 2015, 10:58 am | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ has launched a new online tool which visualises data about dairying in New Zealand in a three dimensional model using gaming technology . More >>
Minister visits for DairyNZ AGM
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 2:04 pm | Dairy NZ
Minister visits for DairyNZ AGM Dairy farmers will have the opportunity to hear from the Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy at DairyNZ's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Waikato on Tuesday, October 13. More >>
Strong dairy commitment to research and development
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 8:38 am | Dairy NZ
Industry body DairyNZ has confirmed its commitment to investing in dairy science following the release of AgResearch's proposals for staffing reductions. More >>
Calf collection paves way for fertility project
Monday, 28 September 2015, 11:06 am | Dairy NZ
A huge logistical exercise that involved collecting hundreds of calves from farms all over the North Island has set the scene for a ground-breaking research programme aimed at lifting fertility rates in the dairy industry. More >>
Waikato modelling results show high costs to farmers
Friday, 25 September 2015, 8:00 am | Dairy NZ
DairyNZ is encouraging Waikato dairy farmers to get involved in regional policy development processes after the release of new information highlighting the potential for high costs to their businesses. More >>
Future of dairy industry supported through tough season
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 10:07 am | Dairy NZ
Variable order sharemilkers nationwide are being offered tailored advice and information including free accountant sessions and farmer-to-farmer advice. More >>
Hunt for great dairy pastures is on again
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 3:32 pm | Dairy NZ
The hunt is on for great dairy pastures in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. More >>
Quiz the candidates, says DairyNZ
Monday, 14 September 2015, 2:11 pm | Dairy NZ
As voting gets underway today for DairyNZ's 2015 elections, this year farmers are encouraged to get involved and question the director candidates. More >>
Plant analysis backs up earlier advice
Thursday, 3 September 2015, 10:42 am | Dairy NZ
The results from analysis of Southland swede plants collected last season is backing up DairyNZ advice to farmers that feeding maturing swede crops increases the risk of ill-health in cows. More >>
