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DairyNZ offering one-on-one help

DairyNZ offering one-on-one help

DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle told Dairy News they have been busy updating all the material they have to help farmers through the coming weeks and months.

March 8, 2023 0 Comments
Dairy Budget Case Studies

Dairy Budget Case Studies

DairyNZ have collected in-depth current season budgets from a number of top performing farms with a focus on lower ‘per unit’ cost of production to help you identify opportunities.

January 29, 2023 0 Comments
Asking for help shouldn’t be the hardest thing we do in life, says Otago Federated Farmers' Luke Kane.

Asking for help shouldn’t be the hardest thing we do in life, says Otago Federated Farmers' Luke Kane.

Rural Life story - 23 November 2022

Luke Kane shares what it is like dealing with losing a family member to suicide.

November 23, 2022 0 Comments
Testing for Mycoplasma Bovis stepped up with new strain

Testing for Mycoplasma Bovis stepped up with new strain

The discovery of a new strain was made through regular bulk milk tank testing, which is evidence our highly sensitive system is working well. MPI will continue with fortnightly bulk milk tank testing over the summer months, to ensure any evidence of ongoing infection is picked up.  

October 7, 2022 0 Comments
Decision Tree for Flood Damaged Farms

Decision Tree for Flood Damaged Farms

DairyNZ - Decision Tree for Flood Damaged Farms

July 12, 2022 0 Comments
Heavy Snow - advice from DairyNZ and B+LNZ

Heavy Snow - advice from DairyNZ and B+LNZ

Heavy Snow - DairyNZ

Checklist to help you reduce the impact of heavy snow conditions on farm 

July 12, 2022 0 Comments
DairyNZ - Talking Dairy Podcast Series - Episode 36  "Rural Women are Struggling too"

DairyNZ - Talking Dairy Podcast Series - Episode 36 "Rural Women are Struggling too"

Listen to Southland Dairy Farmer and the woman behind the Thriving Farming Women Group, Loshni Manikam.
Dairy Industry - Encouraging Kiwi's to have a change of career

Dairy Industry - Encouraging Kiwi's to have a change of career

The New Zealand Dairy industry is desperate for more workers this season.

Tim Mackle from DairyNZ spoke to Seven Sharp about why you should go dairying.

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Keeping Well on the Farm

Keeping Well on the Farm

In a sea of jumpers and puffer jackets, in a packed-out community hall on a chilly winter evening in the southern town of Winton (attending a Time Out Tour), Tyler Langford describes the experience of watching her husband sink into depression.

June 30, 2024 0 Comments
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust are committed to improving literacy levels in rural or isolated communities.

Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust are committed to improving literacy levels in rural or isolated communities.

Their program uses volunteer coaches who provide 30 minuet - 60 minute sessions, up to 2-3 times a week, over the internet or phone. They believe everyone should have access to the literacy help they need to learn, grow, and succeed, regardless of their location or financial situation.

June 3, 2024 0 Comments
Hawke's Bay Rural Support Trust excited about their new 2024 Triton VRX

Hawke's Bay Rural Support Trust excited about their new 2024 Triton VRX

**HUGE THANK YOU TO WAYNE KIRK MOTOR GROUP!** We are incredibly grateful to Wayne Kirk Motor Group for their generous support in supplying us with a brand new 2024 Triton VRX! Your contribution will greatly benefit our work and the rural community in Hawkes Bay. Thank you for standing by us and helping us make a positive difference. We look forward to continuing our...
June 3, 2024 0 Comments
Farm without Harm - Safety Alerts

Farm without Harm - Safety Alerts

May 30, 2024 0 Comments
Woolworths customers give $250K for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery

Woolworths customers give $250K for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery

 The funds were donated by customers over the past year, including funds donated specifically for cyclone and weather event relief.

May 25, 2024 0 Comments
SMART Goals - produced by Kathryn Wright, Registered Counsellor

SMART Goals - produced by Kathryn Wright, Registered Counsellor

It can be quite complicated to set and stick to goals – let’s take a look at how you can find the right goals for you, and how to make it more likely that you will succeed. Before we crack into finding appropriate goals for you, let’s set apart two types of goals, both equally as...
May 10, 2024 0 Comments
Velvetleaf Weed Management

Velvetleaf Weed Management

Biosecurity New Zealand want your help to stop its spread.

Find out what you can do, and get up-to-date information on the situation.

Getting through this Dry Period

Getting through this Dry Period

We all know dry spells and droughts can be long and relentless. Now is the time to seek help and plan for the next few months. There are a range of options available to support you practically,...
Rural Change Wellbeing Programme to merge with Rural Support Trust

Rural Change Wellbeing Programme to merge with Rural Support Trust

The Rural Change programme which provided free private mental health professional sessions to the rural industry

Rural Support Trust NZ

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