By Jim van der Poel, Chair, DairyNZ A single accurate, independent national animal evaluation index that incorporates genomic information is key to increasing profits for Kiwi dairy farmers. We all […]
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DairyNZ encouraging Kiwis to join sector
Kiwis are being encouraged to consider joining the dairy sector, with lots of on-farm jobs available now. Through the 2023 GoDairy campaign, DairyNZ is looking to connect Kiwis with […]
Farmers’ Forums to highlight future farming solutions
DairyNZ’s 2023 Farmers’ Forum events will give dairy farmers the opportunity to hear from talented scientists and sector experts about practical science-based solutions and innovation to tackle agricultural challenges.Registrations are […]
North Otago Dairy Industry Awards winners driven to succeed
The winners of the 2023 Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Industry Awards are excited to see where the dairy industry will be in the next few years, with technology and science developments […]
West Coast/Top of South Island Dairy Industry Award Winners proud to be caretakers of land
The major winners in the 2023 West Coast/Top of the South Dairy Industry Awards say being caretakers of the land is a pretty special job to have and are proud […]
Wet weather provides challenges for Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Awards
An exceptionally wet spring and summer combined with adverse weather challenges early this year has severely impacted entrant numbers in the Auckland/Hauraki dairy industry awards programme. Traditionally, when a region […]
Northland Dairy Industry Award Winners committed to meeting challenges
The 2023 Northland Share Farmers of the Year have a passion for growing and breeding animals and are committed to meeting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the […]
People Expos to support great dairy workplaces
This month People Expo events will provide dairy farmers with an opportunity to hear from experts around economic and workforce trends, technology adoption, and how to find and keep great […]
Research shows plantain can reduce nitrogen leaching by 20-60%
New DairyNZ research has signalled feeding cows the leafy herb plantain can reduce nitrogen leaching from dairy farms by 20 to 60 percent.The results, from the DairyNZ-led Plantain Potency and […]
Feds thanks Tim Mackle for huge contribution to dairy industry
Federated Farmers acknowledges the huge contribution Tim Mackle has made to the dairy sector, and thus to the New Zealand economy. Tim, DairyNZ’s chief executive since 2007 and chief executive […]
