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Tracy Brown to take over as DairyNZ chair
Biosecurity levy slashed by 66%
A biosecurity levy, imposed on dairy farmers to fight Mycoplasma bovis, will reduce by 66% from next month.
Farmers learn about improving waterways
Dairy farmers picked up practical tools and actions to enhance farm waterways at DairyNZ’s Fieldays site this year.
Govt exempts farmers from ETS
The Government's decision to keep agriculture out of the New Zealand emissions trading scheme (ETS) has been roundly applauded by farmers.
Keeping a spring in farmers' steps
As calving season approaches, so does the increased risk of sprain and strain injuries for dairy farmers.
M. bovis plan gets farmer backing
The Government’s plan to implement a National Pest Management Plan (NPMP) for Mycoplasma bovis has been well received by farmers.
Celebrate 20 years of DairyBase at Fieldays
DairyNZ’s online platform DairyBase, which helps farmers drive profit and identify positive changes for their farm business, is celebating its 20th year at the Fieldays this week.
M. bovis response levy cut 'warmly received'
A 66% reduction in the dairy sector's biosecurity response levy will land well with farmers, says Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard McIntyre.
Farmers welcome move to exempt ag sector from ETS
Farmers groups are welcoming the Government’s decision to exempt agriculture from an Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS).
20 years of DairyBase
At Fieldays this week, DairyNZ will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its online platform DairyBase.