Dairy farmers have made great strides in winter management, though there’s still room for improvement – particularly when it comes to portable troughs and back fencing.

DairyNZ has welcomed the Government's decision to move forward on a replacement to the Resource Management Act (RMA) but wants more detail to make sure it is truly beneficial to farmers.

The Dairy Environment Leaders (DEL) Forum forum gives some of New Zealand’s most innovative farming leaders an opportunity to connect with each other, policy makers, politicians, and other influencers who shape the New Zealand dairy sector.

DairyNZ is reporting a significant increase in the number of farmers improving their wintering practices, which results in a higher standard of animal care and environmental protection.

A revision of the industry-led Dairy Herd Testing Standard is helping to keep pace with national farming practice changes and technological advances, to better support genetic gain in New Zealand.

This International Day of Rural Women we profile Kirsty Verhoek who ‘walks the talk’, balancing her interests in animal welfare, agricultural science and innovative dairy farming.

Levy-paying dairy farmers only have a few days left to vote in DairyNZ’s Board of Directors election, with voting closing at 12 noon on Thursday, 17 October.

The opportunity for dairy farmers to have a say in the future of the DairyNZ Board has arrived, with voting now open for two directorships.