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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OCTOBER 2023 SUCCESS THROUGH INSPIRATIONAs an organisation and team, we continue to move forward through a changing landscape.  It takes courage, commitment, and a good dose of collaboration.  DWN is recognized for this, and it is fair to say this has been true for the past 25 years. THE HEART OF OUR […]

THIS BLOG IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The dairy industry has been under immense pressure over the last 18 months and has faced challenges on many fronts including compliance and increased costs such as feed, fertilizer and fuel. The announcement of a drop in this season’s forecast payout could be the biggest challenge that farmers face over

THIS BLOG IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Making a Will can seem like a daunting experience, when in actuality, it is the opposite.  Making a Will gives you control over important decisions such as what will happen to your assets, who will look after your children and whether your body is to be buried or

From Karen The year that was saw my time as Chair of the Network come to a close. The handing of the baton to Trish was a seamless transition as she like me is a great advocate for all that the Network is, does and offers. My years at the helm have been pretty much

Our Future Reimagined Next year, DWN will be celebrating 25 years. As we lead into this year, we will step back and take the time to reflect. A time to pause, and look forward, reimagining the next 25 years. As we do this, we will continue to, lead, and ensure we provide learning, leadership, and

Thank you all for your support throughout the year. It’s been incredible and we can’t wait to show you what the future holds! Be sure to watch our 2022 Wrap Up video for all of the highlights, plus get a glimpse into next year with reports from both our Chairperson and CEO. We’re grateful for

Retiring from farming isn’t just a matter of handing in your notice and walking out the door like it is in many other occupations.  It takes a lot of forward planning and what works for you won’t necessarily be what works for your neighbours, or what worked for your parents if you’re from an inter-generational

THIS BLOG IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Taking advantage of science and innovation. That’s what should take calf feeding programmes away from a singular focus on cost-savings to being much more future focused; the gains from giving calves the best start in life will pay off in better productivity and lifetime performance. Formerly Territory Manager