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Our purpose
Deliver a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming
As an industry-good organisation, DairyNZ provides the independent science and practical tools needed to drive productivity and strengthen our sector. We are committed to ensuring every cent of the levy is invested to help our farmers remain world-leading.
What's new
New Talking Dairy episode
Best of 2025: Building a high BW herdTop episode of 2025! Find out how farmers Donovan Croot and Sophie Cookson built one of NZ’s best herds. They share the smart choices and tools that helped them reach the top 1% for Breeding Worth. Listen now for tips to improve your herd.
NZ Animal Evaluation
Important Animal Evaluation UpdatesThe December animal evaluation run incorporates three key updates to help you make better-informed breeding decisions.
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Resources for rural professionals
Rural Professional HubWhether you're a veterinarian, consultant, banker, or other service provider, the Rural Professional Hub is your go-to destination for up-to-date tools and resources tailored to your profession.
Animal welfare technology research wins award
Media releases
•3 min. read
•17 Dec 2025
DairyNZ economic update: Profit still on the table, but margin gap tightens
Media releases
•2 min. read
•10 Dec 2025
Upcoming events
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Thursday, 15 January 2026
Mid Western Discussion GroupSteve Jochems and Robyn Wildeman, Maungakaramea Road, Maungakaramea. SN 12512
Discussion Group
More infoMid Western Discussion GroupDiscussion Group
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Steve Jochems and Robyn Wildeman, Maungakaramea Road, Maungakaramea. SN 12512
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Resource Management Reform Webinar
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Friday, 16 January 2026
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Resource Management Reform Webinar
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Monday, 19 January 2026
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Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Organics Discussion GroupJason Radd, State Highway 12, Maungaturoto. SN 11327
Discussion Group
More infoOrganics Discussion GroupDiscussion Group
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Jason Radd, State Highway 12, Maungaturoto. SN 11327
Collaborative research efforts to quantify methane emissions
To support farmers in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, we’ve teamed up with Irish researchers to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems. This collaborative research programme delves into the complexities of methane emissions from grazing cows, aiming to develop more precise emission factors and mitigation strategies for our unique pasture-based systems.
Find out moreAbout us
+ 20y
Years of science
We're proud to be working alongside farmers to provide science solutions drawing from a +100 year history.
+ $62m
Invested
In 2024/25 DairyNZ invested around $62 million on behalf of farmers, into a range of programmes to help deliver a positive future for New Zealand dairy.
+ 850
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.