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From December, new enhancements to the national animal genetic evaluation system will benefit Kiwi dairy farmers when they are selecting bulls.

The Everest family of Ashburton in Hinds are one of many local farming families working hard to reduce nitrogen loss.

Selwyn and Hinds dairy farmers are taking steps to reduce farm nitrogen loss, according to a recent DairyNZ survey.

Rising input prices mean dairy farmers need to look at ways of managing costs and produce milk efficiently.

Farmers are being urged to use the strong milk price to pay off debt and be better prepared to withstand shocks.

"Robust discussions" are expected when farmers gather early next year to discuss alternatives to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride has paid tribute to dairy industry leader John Luxton, who passed away earlier this month.

DairyNZ was keen for Climate Change Minister James Shaw to go into bat for Kiwi dairy farmers and the split gas approach at the recent COP26.

Dairy farmers want the Government to work more closely with the sector.

DairyNZ says the sector is committed to playing its part to reduce global methane levels by 30% by 2030.