Not Out of the Woods Yet
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: We do dairy very well here in New Zealand and our products are revered internationally. With our products exported to 130 countries, on any given day an estimated 90 million people could be consuming our dairy.
DairyNZ’s latest Econ Tracker update shows most farms will still finish the season in a positive position, although the gap has narrowed compared with early season expectations.
Milksolids levies paid by dairy farmers over the past six years have generated nearly $3 billion in value, according to an independent review.
DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown is urging dairy farmers to participate in the 2026 Levy vote, to be held early next year.
The Government's revised 2050 biogenic methane target range of 14-24% by 2050 is being welcomed by dairy farmers.
DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown says history shows that when New Zealand needs an economic lift, dairy delivers.
DairyNZ has announced the date for its six-yearly Milksolids Levy vote, which will take place from Monday, 16 February to Friday, 13 March 2026.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.