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Essential spring tools for farm success. Browse through our spring tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
Seasonal
3 min
Practical, accessible training designed with dairy farmers, for dairy farmers. With free NZQA-accredited courses, you'll build skills through flexible learning options that fit around farm life.
Training
2 min
Explore. Collaborate. Together, we can support farmers to continue to achieve their goals and build future-fit farm businesses.
RP Hub
2 min
The farmlet study began in 2023 to compare systems with either a normal 12-month calving interval or a 24-month calving interval. Follow its progress here.
Research
3 min
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.
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What's new
For rural professionals
Refreshed mastitis technotesDiscover our updated, industry-reviewed Mastitis Technotes to support consistent, evidence-based advice on farm. Use them to find the technical information you need to deliver advice across farms.
Talking Dairy
What do new plantain trial results mean for farmers?DairyNZ’s Kate Fransen and Canterbury farmer Andy Macfarlane explain the findings and share practical perspectives on using plantain in a dairy farm system.
New DairyBase integrations
You asked, we listenedDairyBase now connects with Farm Focus and LIC’s MINDA® to reduce data duplication for farmers.
RAS list update
August 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.
DairyNZ economic update: El Niño could push dairy breakeven above $9/kgMS, DairyNZ modelling shows
Media releases
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•16 Sep 2026
DairyNZ internship opens doors for aspiring Māori researchers
Media releases
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•14 Sep 2026
Upcoming events
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Thursday, 17 September 2026
Managing Somatic Cell CountWhangaehu Hall, 19 Whangaehu Village Road, Whangaehu
Workshop
More infoManaging Somatic Cell CountWorkshop
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Whangaehu Hall, 19 Whangaehu Village Road, Whangaehu
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Dairy Training Limited - Business by the Numbers
Online
Monday, 21 September 2026
Online
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Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Edgecumbe Discussion GroupEdgecumbe War Memorial Hall, 2 Kauri Street, Edgecumbe.
Discussion Group
More infoEdgecumbe Discussion GroupDiscussion Group
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Edgecumbe War Memorial Hall, 2 Kauri Street, Edgecumbe.
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Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Bream Bay Discussion GroupChloe Mackle, 1722 State Highway 1, Springfield SN 12738.
Discussion Group
More infoBream Bay Discussion GroupDiscussion Group
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Chloe Mackle, 1722 State Highway 1, Springfield SN 12738.
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.
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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.