Tim Mackle
Moves by dairy farmers to clean up waterways is years too late
Freshwater ecologist Gerry Closs says the dairy industry has taken too long to clean up its act when it comes to waterways and wetlands. Audio
Dairy NZ responds to new video of bobby calf treatment
The Ministry for Primary Industries has launched a full investigation into the treatment of bobby calves on dairy farms. Dairy NZ ceo Dr Tim Mackle joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
How worried are dairy farmers about price drops?
Allan Sanson, Mayor of the Waikato District Council, Tim Mackle Chief Executive Dairy NZ. Audio
Fonterra lifts forecast payout for a third time
Fonterra has lifted its forecast dairy payout once again in a move economists say will pump ean extra 5 billion dollars into the economy. Audio
DairyNZ say Fonterra forecast payout will be a boost
Economists say a jump in Fonterra's forecast payout next season is worth an extra 2 billion dollars to the economy. Audio
Dairy farmers put brave face on bleak outlook
The economic recession has hit those on the land hard, particularly dairy farmers. Audio
The Sunday Group
This week we look at the Ministry for the Environment's big report on the state of the environment. Audio
