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A joint initiative where farmers measure, reduce and pay for greenhouse gas emissions rather than being included in an emissions trading scheme swings into action later this year.

Surface ponding water is the factor that has the most effect on cows' lying time - and hence animal welfare - in winter grazing paddocks, says DairyNZ senior scientist Dawn Dalley.

A major, three-year research project is underway in Taranaki to see what can be done to practically reduce the environmental footprint of dairy farmers and, above all, ensure that farms remain profitable. Reporter Peter Burke looks at the initiative and how it's progressing.

DairyNZ regional leader in Bay of Plenty Andrew Reid is moving on to a new role.

New Zealand dairy farmers continue to play a key role in a post-Covid economy as a sustainable producer of milk for the world.

The dairy industry is making another push to attract workers to staff-strapped farms.

OPINION: The Hound understands that there is a fair bit of consternation and nerves among the big farming lobby groups - namely Feds, Beef+Lamb and DairyNZ - that they are 'losing the room' in terms of farmer support.

DairyNZ is encouraging Canterbury farmers to look out for each other and access support agencies for assistance amid flooding in the region.

DairyNZ says it will work more closely with other industry stakeholders on major issues facing farmers. 

DairyNZ says farmers are welcoming the establishment of a Workforce Development Council for people, food and fibre.