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
The role that makes a difference and opens doorsNorthland farmer Greg Collins reflects on his year as DairyNZ’s associate director, offering insights for dairy farmers keen to grow governance skills as applications open for the next one-year board development role.
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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DairyNZ announces Milksolids Levy vote
Media releases
•2 min. read
•9 Feb 2026
Step into governance: DairyNZ seeks emerging farmer-leader
Media releases
•2 min. read
•19 Jan 2026
Upcoming events
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Field Day
More infoWaimumu Field DaysField Day
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Waimumu Field Days. Agricentre, site A16
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Workshop
More infoMilkSmart HikurangiWorkshop
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
259 Jordan Valley Road, Hikurangi
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Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Ecosystem HealthMorrisons Farm, 1260 Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater. SN 39047
Field Day
More infoEcosystem HealthField Day
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Morrisons Farm, 1260 Queen Charlotte Drive, Linkwater. SN 39047
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Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Growing Farm Efficiency and ProfitRupert and Jess Davison - Wynyard Dairies, 272 Lowry Peaks Road, Culverden. SN 37917
Field Day
More infoGrowing Farm Efficiency and ProfitField Day
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Rupert and Jess Davison - Wynyard Dairies, 272 Lowry Peaks Road, Culverden. SN 37917
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.
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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.