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Nitrogen entering the soil from the urine of cows is a big problem.

Providing pain relief when disbudding calves is not mandated by regulation but it is coming, says DairyNZ animal husbandry specialist Bruce Eyers.

Information technology will be the key to farming in the future, says DairyNZ’s general manager for research and development.

Modern, science-based farming is the way to achieve a future for New Zealand where dairy farming has a lower environmental footprint, says DairyNZ’s chief executive, Dr Tim Mackle.

Killing pests needs to be a must-do for all landowners, says DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle.

DairyNZ says proposed new rules on migrant workers will make it harder to employ and retain good staff.

Canterbury dairy farmers are being urged to get involved in telling positive stories about their industry.

The Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord is a rock solid commitment by dairy farmers that they are taking action to make rural waterways swimmable.

New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL), a subsidiary of DairyNZ, has set up farmer advisory panel to provide practical, farmer-based feedback on animal evaluation R&D and communication.

DairyNZ director Ben Allomes says dairy farmer morale has lifted in the last few months to sit now at six or seven out of ten.