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OPINION: We’re kicking off 2022 with a road show across the regions in February so farmers can have their say on how agricultural emissions will be priced from 2025.

North Otago farmer Jane Smith says she remains concerned that levy organisations appear to have little appetite for gaining full and transparent farmer mandates before taking their advocacy positions.

Unvaccinated dairy farmers won't be able to attend in-person events run by DairyNZ.

From December, new enhancements to the national animal genetic evaluation system will benefit Kiwi dairy farmers when they are selecting bulls.

The Everest family of Ashburton in Hinds are one of many local farming families working hard to reduce nitrogen loss.

Selwyn and Hinds dairy farmers are taking steps to reduce farm nitrogen loss, according to a recent DairyNZ survey.

Rising input prices mean dairy farmers need to look at ways of managing costs and produce milk efficiently.

Farmers are being urged to use the strong milk price to pay off debt and be better prepared to withstand shocks.

"Robust discussions" are expected when farmers gather early next year to discuss alternatives to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride has paid tribute to dairy industry leader John Luxton, who passed away earlier this month.