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DairyNZ is advocating for farmers to get a fair deal when agricultural emissions are priced by 2025, says chief executive Tim Mackle.

A much revised farmer consultation roadshow on how to deal with climate change begins this week amid serious misgivings about it taking place while a highly transmissable Covid variant is taking hold in NZ.

Farm costs are rising rapidly and farmers are being urged to manage cows, staff and finance efficiently to stay profitable.

Strong financial management, grazing management and people management skills will help dairy farmers buffer rising input costs and produce milk more efficiently.

OPINION: Dairy farmers are hoping that the world gets a glimpse of the unique split gas approach being taken by New Zealand to reduce agriculture emissions.

Dairy farmers want the Government to work more closely with the sector.

DairyNZ says the sector is committed to playing its part to reduce global methane levels by 30% by 2030.

The New Zealand dairy sector says it is committed to playing its part to reduce global methane levels by 30% by 2030.

After the Government released details on a new residency pathway, the industry is reacting with relief.

The dairy industry, along with all primary sectors, are going to have to be very proactive and innovative over the next two to three years to deal with the uncertainties created by Covid-19.