Information and advice on dealing with severe wet weather
Plan ahead - spot non-cycling cows early
Manage mastitis to minimise its impact
Our purpose
Learn more about DairyNZ’s purpose, and what progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming means to us.
What's new
RAS list schedule for October
View the RAS lists
October is a busy month for data collection for animal evaluation – there are 3 release dates for our Ranking of Active Sires (RAS) list to ensure you have the most up to date information for your breeding decisions.
A sharper focus to face the challenges of dairy farming | Ep. 87
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After a year as Chief Executive of DairyNZ, Campbell Parker shares his insights on the current state of New Zealand dairy. He discusses what changes are being made to address challenges farmers face now and in the future.
Explore our new events
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Our new events are designed to deliver value by focusing on topics that address specific needs in your region, and the longer-term challenges of the sector. Take the opportunity to hear from our experts and learn what actions host farmers are taking.
Next steps on improving New Zealand's animal genetic gain system
Media releases
•2 min. read
•18 Oct 2024
International Day of Rural Women: DairyNZ’s Kirsty Verhoek
Media releases
•2 min. read
•15 Oct 2024
Upcoming events
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Monday, 21 October 2024
Future proofing your farm with pasture and crop harvested for sustainable profitDan and Kate King (farm owners), 85 Gannons Road, Reefton. SN 567
Field Day
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Workshop
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Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Powering up Dairy - Tikorangi/UrenuiKane Brisco, 232 Tikorangi Road East, Waitara, SN 43413
Workshop
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Researching options to reduce methane emissions
Finding new ways to help reduce on-farm methane emissions while staying profitable is a priority for farmers, and for our research team.
Find out moreAbout us
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Years of science
We’re proud to be working alongside farmers to provide science solutions to farming challenges for more than 15 years.
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Invested
In 2022/23 DairyNZ invested $67.25m into programmes and projects that support profitable and sustainable dairy farming, and continue to progress the positive future of our sector.
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Tools and resources
We have a breadth of useful tools and resources available to help farmers run their business throughout the seasons. They are tried and tested and have been developed using the latest science and research.
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Research partners
Working together with others in the sector is an important part of how we collaborate to solve the longer-term challenges.
Next generation improvements
NZ Animal Evaluation by DairyNZ works closely with farmers and industry to bring you the data to lift the genetic potential of New Zealand’s dairy herd, and to help ensure improvements continue from this generation to the next.