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
New Talking Dairy episode
Smart dry-off strategiesAntibiotic resistance is rising - so how can you protect your herd at dry-off? We break down the latest research on selective dry cow therapy and share practical tips to reduce antibiotics, manage dry-off risks, and keep cows healthy.
March update now live
View the RAS lists
Discover NZ's top proven bulls on the latest Ranking of Active Sires (RAS) list update - helping you breed more productive and efficient cows.
Autumn smarts for a successful season
Browse here
Get autumn-ready with seasonal tips, tools and resoures in one handy place.
RMA changes welcomed by DairyNZ but more details needed
Media releases
•2 min. read
•27 Mar 2025
Inside Dairy: Waterway health is taking root
Inside Dairy
•2 min. read
•20 Mar 2025
Upcoming events
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Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Pasture Summit Field DayPeter and Emma Smit - Papakaio Dairies Limited, Oamaru
Field Day
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Wednesday, 2 April 2025
People ExpoJetPark Hamilton Airport Hotel and Conference Centre, 201 Airport Road, Hamilton
Workshop
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Thursday, 3 April 2025
NZDIA Winners' Field Day - Central PlateauAnthony and Danelle Kiff, 2470 Old Taupo Road, Kinleith. SN 78088
Field Day
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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
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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.