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Around 1000 dairy farms have been impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle, with around 200 across Northland and Hawke’s Bay experiencing moderate to severe damage, according to DairyNZ.

The man who's played a leading role in the dairy industry for more than one-and-a-half decades will step down at the end of June.

Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard says departing DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle has led the levy group through a period of industry growth.

DairyNZ has launched a new campaign designed to showcase dairy farmers’ commitment to a better future for New Zealand.

Dairy farmers and sector leaders tested their mettle against MPs and parliamentary staff in a light-hearted yet highly competitive rugby and netball match last month.

DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle says reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions "is a tough nut to crack".

Federated Farmers and DairyNZ say they are pleased the Government is investing in new technologies and tools that could solve the agricultural emissions issue.

DairyNZ says the decision to allow an extra 500 international workers to help on dairy farms will help with the present shortage - estimated to be 4,000 workers.

The agriculture sector has woken to good news this morning after the Government announced a boost to the number of migrant workers allowed into the country.

Questions are being raised about the integrity of the recent consultation process around farm emissions.