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DairyNZ Director Ben Allomes says farmers need to change with the times and adopt practices that are good for their animals and the environment.

Once-a-day (OAD) milking could open a whole new labour market for dairy farmers, says a DairyNZ Wairarapa Tararua consulting officer Gray Beagley.

DairyNZ talked to two Canterbury dairy farmers about how they look after their cows and the environment during the challenging winter.

DairyNZ says its CalvingSmart workshops attracted 1500 farmers NZ-wide, many with all their staff, over the past two months.

DairyNZ is seeking two associate directors and encourages applications from farmers interested in governance.

Woodville dairy farmer Ben Allomes is stepping down from the DairyNZ board after an eight-year stint.

Dairy farmers in New Zealand are world leading producers of low emissions milk, writes Tim Mackle, chief executive of DairyNZ.

Dairy Farmers have sent a clear message to politicians: an unachievable 47% methane reduction target would be setting farmers up to fail.

Waste milk has traditionally been fed to calves as it can’t be sent for supply. But is this a good idea? DairyNZ senior scientist Jane Lacy-Hulbert investigates.

In a historic move, 11 primary sector groups have agreed to work with the Government to tackle climate change.