increase font size
Dr Michelle Dickinson, AKA Nanogirl, will speak at the DairyNZ Farmers' Forum.
DairyNZ says next month's Farmers' Forum will provide farmers with insights into practical solutions to help farmers sustain on-farm success.
The one-day forum, themed around 'Sustaining Success - Strategies for New Zealand Dairy Farmers to Continue Leading the World', is being held on April 29 at Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton.
Southland farmers will be able to attend a version of the forum, held at Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill, featuring a livestream of keynote speakers and local workshops also on 29 April.
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says the forum is a great opportunity for farmers to hear from a range of speakers about challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
"We are lucky to have some excellent keynote speakers lined up, including leading New Zealand economist Camerong Bagrie and author and television presenter Michelle Dickinson."
Bagrie will give an overview of current and future economic trends and how they will impact farmers.
Dickinson, aka Nanogirl, will discuss the role of innovation, science and technology in meeting challenges and creating practical solutions.
"The forum provides the chance for farmers to connect and take home exciting new ideas to apply on-farm to boost their productivity and sustainability," says Mackle.
"New Zealand dairy farmers can be proud of what they have achieved, but the forum provides a chance to have discussions on how we can retain our leading position."
The first major update to the Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare in more than a decade has been released, marking what DairyNZ describes as an important step in ensuring animal welfare standards continue to evolve alongside scientific evidence and on-farm realities.
DairyNZ deputy chair Cameron Henderson has been re-appointed unopposed for another term.
OPINION: The stats speak for themselves.
Farms across the upper North Island are trialling different pasture mixes as part of a research programme that aims to build greater resilience into farming systems.
Federated Farmers says it welcomes Labour's commitment to reviewing the Sharemilking Agreements Act, calling on other major parties to do the same.
For Canterbury dairy farmers Sian Meijer and Rick Wobben, wearable technology has become one of their most valuable on-farm tools - helping manage 1850 cows across an expansive, high-performing dairy operation while improving efficiency, mating outcomes and day-to-day decision making.
Fonterra has unveiled its annual results for the 2026 financial year, posting $27 billion in revenue and close to $20 billion returned to New Zealand farmer owners and unit holders.
The first major update to the Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare in more than a decade has been released, marking what DairyNZ describes as an important step in ensuring animal welfare standards continue to evolve alongside scientific evidence and on-farm realities.
Ravensdown shareholders have elected Jane Montgomery and Kate Acland to the Ravensdown Board for three-year terms, following a closely contested director election.
Federated Farmers says new legislation replacing the Resource Management Act will cut red tape, unlock investment and help grow New Zealand's export-led economy, after the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill passed their third reading in Parliament yesterday.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.
