Displaying items by tag: DairyNZ
Data highlights success on managing water quality
Scientific data collected across five catchments over the past 20 years show improvement in surface water quality.
'Make changes to ensure you'll be here tomorrow'
The pressures coming to bear on dairy farming mean a lot of farming businesses are not viable, warns retiring DairyNZ board member Colin Glass.
Trade barriers stunt NZ dairy's economic potential
NZ's dairy sector remains a star performer of our economy but still faces significant trade barrier and costs, according to a new report.
Tighten your belt!
Dairy farmers want the incoming government to keep a tight control of its own spending and avoid contributing to inflationary pressures.
Politicians to go head-to-head in Rural Issues Debate
Leading figures from major political parties will be grilled on their primary sector policies at the inaugural Rural Issues Debate at Mystery Creek Events Centre on 14 September.
13-way battle for two seats
DairyNZ revises breakeven price
DairyNZ has revised its breakeven milk price, as one way to help farmers navigate the challenging economic conditions they face this season.
Next season offers hope
Farmers must wait until the next season to see a lift in farm profit margins, says Westpac senior agricultural economist Nathan Penny.
Thirteen to vie for two board seats
Two positions on DairyNZ’s Board of Directors have attracted thirteen dairy farmer candidates this year.
HWEN not dead but on life support - van der Poel
Despite his strong condemnation of the Government's latest agriculture emissions pricing plan, DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel doesn't believe that He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) is dead.