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
Craig Piggott on building HalterHalter founder and CEO Craig Piggot shares his journey from rockets to smart collars and tech that’s transforming pasture-based farming.
February-April 2026
New Inside Dairy out nowPractical tools, smart science, and real on-farm experience - this Inside Dairy edition brings together the insights you need to make good decisions heading into autumn.
RAS list update
January update now liveDiscover NZ's top proven bulls on the latest Ranking of Active Sires (RAS) list update - helping you breed more productive and efficient cows.
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Inside Dairy - Dairy Training makes all the difference
Inside Dairy
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•27 Feb 2026
DairyNZ research in action: mitigating heat stress
Media releases
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Upcoming events
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Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Driving Productivity through Genetic ImprovementBryce and Leanne Hunger, Upper Dudley Road, Inglewood. SN 42989
Field Day
More infoDriving Productivity through Genetic ImprovementField Day
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Bryce and Leanne Hunger, Upper Dudley Road, Inglewood. SN 42989
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Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Technology for Future-Fit FarmingRob and Moira Anstis, 96 Amokura Road, Opotiki. SN 22557
Field Day
More infoTechnology for Future-Fit FarmingField Day
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Rob and Moira Anstis, 96 Amokura Road, Opotiki. SN 22557
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Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Driving Productivity through Genetic ImprovementTroy Hughes, Nicola Bosch and Kieran Scannell, 230 Brewster Road (Calf Sheds), Feilding. SN 44602
Field Day
More infoDriving Productivity through Genetic ImprovementField Day
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Troy Hughes, Nicola Bosch and Kieran Scannell, 230 Brewster Road (Calf Sheds), Feilding. SN 44602
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Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Improving Water Quality & Levy UpdateDonal Macky, 136 Macky Access Road, Ohaupo. SN 344
Field Day
More infoImproving Water Quality & Levy UpdateField Day
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Donal Macky, 136 Macky Access Road, Ohaupo. SN 344
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.