Primary sector partners have met and signalled a united determination to advocate strongly for farmers, on emissions pricing. This week the leaders of DairyNZ, Beef+Lamb NZ and Federated Farmers met […]
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Dairy farmers here for the long game
A multi-media campaign highlighting the commitment of dairy farmers and how the sector is addressing challenges ahead has been launched by DairyNZ. Called ‘Here for the Long Game’, the campaign […]
Chris Lewis, Tracy Brown elected to DairyNZ board
Former Federated Farmers national board member Chris Lewis was elected alongside DairyNZ director Tracy Brown to DairyNZ’s board at its AGM in Invercargill this week. DairyNZ chair Jim van der […]
Farmers encouraged to join DairyNZ’s Board
DairyNZ Board chair Jim van der Poel says it’s a challenging but rewarding and important time to be part of the sector and its leadership. “With exceptionally strong milk prices, […]
New independent directors appointed to DairyNZ Board
A financial expert and a transformational chief executive are the two independent directors to be appointed to DairyNZ’s Board of Directors. Margaret Devlin fills an existing vacancy, while Mark Todd […]
‘More milk from fewer cows’ trend continues in a record year for NZ dairy industry
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 and […]
Environmental gains as farmers reduce nitrogen loss
Dairy farmers in Canterbury’s Selwyn catchment are actively reducing their footprint, with data indicating many have reduced nitrogen loss by 30 percent. “Selwyn farmers have been working hard to achieve […]
Farmers elect representative to DairyNZ board
Dairy farmer representative Jacqueline Rowarth was re-elected to DairyNZ’s board at its livestreamed Annual General Meeting (AGM) today. DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel says the board is looking forward […]
Parasite resistance to drenches Action Plan launched
A new Action Plan designed to help manage parasite resistance to drenches in New Zealand has been launched. Encouraging the responsible marketing and sales of drench, more accurate and easier […]
Primary sector calls for clear, achievable freshwater farm plans
Government submissions by two primary sector organisations, DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand, are calling for proposed new freshwater farm plan rules to be clear and achievable. Beef + […]
