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More collaboration, less duplication
DairyNZ has launched its new strategy with a great focus on impacts and outcomes for its levy-paying farmers.
Woodchip bioreactors to treat nitrates win award
Developing woodchip denitrifying bioreactors for mitigating nitrogen loads to New Zealand waterways won DairyNZ and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) the research and science category in this year's Primary Industries NZ Summit Awards.
Board changes at industry-good body
Lower payout, high costs 'a new norm'
Inflated on-farm costs and low milk payout seems to have become the new norm for farmers, says Waikato Federated Farmers dairy chair Matthew Zonderop.
Walkover teat sprayer shows mastitis a clean pair of heels
Milking technology specialists GEA, in partnership with agricultural AI start-up AgriAI, have announced the launch of their walkover teat sprayer, designed to reduce mastitis cases and labour requirements, while optimising animal welfare.
One levy
OPINION: Industry-good bodies have had a torrid time recently, with some facing backlash from farmers particularly over their stance on emissions pricing and He Waka Eke Noa.
Tracy Brown to take over as DairyNZ chair
Biosecurity levy slashed by 66%
A biosecurity levy, imposed on dairy farmers to fight Mycoplasma bovis, will reduce by 66% from next month.
Farmers learn about improving waterways
Dairy farmers picked up practical tools and actions to enhance farm waterways at DairyNZ’s Fieldays site this year.
Govt exempts farmers from ETS
The Government's decision to keep agriculture out of the New Zealand emissions trading scheme (ETS) has been roundly applauded by farmers.