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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
Small changes that can get hours back in your weekSmall changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
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.
Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradication
Media releases
•3 min. read
•1 Dec 2025
Record cow productivity helps drive strong season - NZ Dairy Stats
Media releases
•3 min. read
•27 Nov 2025
Upcoming events
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Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Maximising Homegrown FeedBart Luijten and Martina Lips, 360 Winton Wreys Bush Highway, Winton. SN 32588
Field Day
More infoMaximising Homegrown FeedField Day
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Bart Luijten and Martina Lips, 360 Winton Wreys Bush Highway, Winton. SN 32588
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Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Improving Workplace ProductivityNathan and Rebecca Keoghan, 57 Keoghans Road, Westport. SN 791
Field Day
More infoImproving Workplace ProductivityField Day
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Nathan and Rebecca Keoghan, 57 Keoghans Road, Westport. SN 791
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Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Farming partnerships that workParkvale Deerstalkers Hall, 2 Nix Road, Parkvale, Carterton
Workshop
More infoFarming partnerships that workWorkshop
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Parkvale Deerstalkers Hall, 2 Nix Road, Parkvale, Carterton
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Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Toko/Skinner Road Discussion GroupDaryl and Karyn Johnson, 415b Waihapa Road, Stratford. SN 40652
Discussion Group
More infoToko/Skinner Road Discussion GroupDiscussion Group
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Daryl and Karyn Johnson, 415b Waihapa Road, Stratford. SN 40652
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.
+ $67m
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.