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A very wet warm October/November has put a damper on milk production in many parts of the North Island, according to DairyNZ.

A team led by DairyNZ received a Primary Industries Award at the Kudos Awards last week.

A recent field day at the Waikeria Prison Farm near Te Awamutu offered farmers the chance to see what goes on “behind the wire”, alongside introducing the idea of farmers employing offenders near the end or after the term of their sentences.

The government's new freshwater regulations are creating a few headaches for West Coast dairy farmers, according to DairyNZ South Island head Tony Finch.

The dairy industry is humming with strong pasture growth, thanks to a kind winter and a mild spring.

DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel says some farmers would prefer a more militant approach in tackling contentious issues affecting the sector.

Investing in effluent storage is a significant decision on-farm, so it’s worth taking the time to carefully plan what is needed to ensure the right design for your farm.

DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel says a constructive relationship with the Government is vital for the industry-good organisation.

Dairy farmers have returned Jim van der Poel and Colin Glass as DairyNZ directors for another three-year term.

Irrigation New Zealand has appointed former DairyNZ manager Vanessa Winning as its new chief executive.