Tuesday, September 24, 2024

DairyNZ


Farms close to breaking even in new DairyNZ forecast

Farms close to breaking even in new DairyNZ forecast

Farmers WeeklySep 16, 2024
Better-than-expected outlook for dairy farms this season thanks to improving financial conditions.

Exiting DairyNZ director excited for the future of dairy

Annette ScottDec 18, 2023
Colin Glass has stepped down from DairyNZ with plans to plunge deeper into dairying itself.

Excited to help progress dairy’s positive future

Dairy FarmerNov 2, 2023
The new chief executive of DairyNZ has already had some good talks with farmers about what is and is not working for them.

Baker’s dozen standing in DairyNZ farmer poll

Farmers WeeklySep 7, 2023
Thirteen contesting just two board places for farmer-elected directors.


Top tips from farmers to reduce injuries over calving

Top tips from farmers to reduce injuries over calving

Dairy FarmerJul 17, 2023
The busy calving period is a time when farmers often suffer from strains and sprains but DairyNZ and ACC are working on innovations to help minimise these.
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Single BW index in dairy’s best interest

Guest writerJun 23, 2023
DairyNZ proposes a boost for genetic gains with ‘independent, reliable’ new index.
New DairyNZ CEO brings agribusiness experience to role

New DairyNZ CEO brings agribusiness experience to role

Farmers WeeklyJun 22, 2023
Campbell Parker to replace outgoing Tim Mackle.
DairyNZ welcomes new finance chief

DairyNZ welcomes new finance chief

Farmers WeeklyJun 20, 2023
Experienced sector finance leader Robyn Marsh takes post, with primary focus on strategic plan for the coming year.
Mackle shares thoughts on dairy’s future

Mackle shares thoughts on dairy’s future

Dairy FarmerMay 29, 2023
The outgoing DairyNZ chief executive shares his thoughts on the dairy industry as he leaves the job he has been doing for the past 15 years.
Board slot opens as Glass exits DairyNZ

Board slot opens as Glass exits DairyNZ

Farmers WeeklyMay 1, 2023
Long-serving farmer director won’t stand for board in September election.
DairyNZ all about the people, says Mackle

DairyNZ all about the people, says Mackle

Gerald PiddockMar 8, 2023
Tim Mackle has been DairyNZ chief executive since 2007. He talks to Gerald Piddock about his time fronting the organisation after announcing he will step down in June.
farm worker wearing a blue overall sits in a two-wheel-drive with a working farm dog at their side.

On-farm ads invited as GoDairy campaign launches

Farmers WeeklyMar 6, 2023
Sector gearing up to recruit ahead of calving season.
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Mackle steps down as DairyNZ CEO

Farmers WeeklyFeb 8, 2023
After 15 years at the industry good body, Tim Mackle is ready to move on.
How to build a top-performing team 

How to build a top-performing team 

Dairy FarmerNov 15, 2022
It's important for every member of the farming team to take time off.
Great futures in dairying

Great futures in dairying

Dairy FarmerNov 14, 2022
The dairy sector has launched a new workforce plan setting out how it will attract, retain and grow the farm workforce in the next decade.
Upskill with free courses from Dairy Training

Upskill with free courses from Dairy Training

Dairy FarmerNov 14, 2022
Free dairy training courses are on offer to farmers wanting to upskill themselves and their team members.
DairyNZ AGM elects Brown, Lewis to board

DairyNZ AGM elects Brown, Lewis to board

Farmers WeeklyOct 20, 2022
DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel is keen to have the new members onboard.
‘Fundamental differences’ on HWEN flagged

‘Fundamental differences’ on HWEN flagged

Gerald PiddockOct 20, 2022
‘Not our proposal at all’ says DairyNZ chair
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Make savings now, before you have to

Guest writerSep 16, 2022
With dairy farmers are feeling the impact of inflation, it’s worth being proactive on paring costs.
Passing the ball to young Māori in ag recruitment drive

Passing the ball to young Māori in ag recruitment drive

Charlie WilliamsonSep 14, 2022
Sports event will see MPs face-off against dairy farmers and industry leaders.
Call for farmers to join DairyNZ board

Call for farmers to join DairyNZ board

Farmers WeeklyAug 10, 2022
Two seats open to candidates keen to be part of sector leadership.
New lead for DairyNZ’s farm performance team

New lead for DairyNZ’s farm performance team

Farmers WeeklyJul 21, 2022
DairyNZ’s new farm performance general manager brings a wealth of experience to the company.
Jordyn Crouch stands in front of a large park filled with bright pink flowers.

Farmers team up to make dairying attractive

Farmers WeeklyApr 11, 2022
A webinar will give farmers insights into how they can attract and retain farm staff in the difficult labour market.
New directors for DairyNZ board

New directors for DairyNZ board

Farmers WeeklyApr 4, 2022
DAIRYNZ have appointed Margaret Devlin and Mark Todd as two new independent directors for its board.
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DairyNZ challenges Southland water quality limits

Neal WallaceMar 14, 2022
A study of Environment Southland water quality standards has concluded alternative but acceptable water quality targets can be achieved at a much reduced cost to farming and the regional economy.
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300 foreign workers not enough for understaffed industry

Farmers WeeklyMar 2, 2022
The Government’s decision to allow 300 more international dairy farm workers into New Zealand will not resolve the sector’s chronic staffing shortages, DairyNZ says.
Headshot of Dr David Burger.

N cap clearer but DairyNZ seeks more flexibility

Farmers WeeklyNov 16, 2021
DairyNZ has welcomed guidance from the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) guidance that gives dairy farmers clarity on how to meet the Government’s synthetic nitrogen (N) fertiliser cap regulations, but says it will still seek more changes.
HL Rowarth re-elected to DairyNZ board

HL Rowarth re-elected to DairyNZ board

Gerald PiddockOct 22, 2021
DAIRY farmers have re-elected Jacqueline Rowarth to DairyNZ’s board at its livestreamed annual general meeting...