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Modern, science-based farming is the way to achieve a future for New Zealand where dairy farming has a lower environmental footprint, says DairyNZ’s chief executive, Dr Tim Mackle.

Killing pests needs to be a must-do for all landowners, says DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle.

DairyNZ says proposed new rules on migrant workers will make it harder to employ and retain good staff.

Canterbury dairy farmers are being urged to get involved in telling positive stories about their industry.

The Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord is a rock solid commitment by dairy farmers that they are taking action to make rural waterways swimmable.

New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL), a subsidiary of DairyNZ, has set up farmer advisory panel to provide practical, farmer-based feedback on animal evaluation R&D and communication.

DairyNZ director Ben Allomes says dairy farmer morale has lifted in the last few months to sit now at six or seven out of ten.

Farmers hearing about the potentially huge benefits of genetically modified forage being developed by AgResearch are incredulous that it could be years -- if ever – before they can get their hands on it.

Children of dairy farmers are being bullied at school, just because of the work their parents do.

The issue of death or serious injury from quad crashes never seems far from the headlines.