All resources and publications
Below you'll find publications, research papers, templates, tools, and advice on best practices, aiming to support you in enhancing productivity, sustainability, and profitability.
Total results 416
Total results 416
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FeaturedDairyNZ Annual Report 2023-24
Published, 17 Sep 2024
Guide
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5.8 MB
Guide
DairyNZ Annual Report 2023-24
Published, 17 Sep 2024
Download the full version of the DairyNZ 2023-24 Annual Report here.
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FeaturedImproving your wintering system
Published, 23 Apr 2024
Guide
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1Mb
Guide
Improving your wintering system
Published, 23 Apr 2024
A successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. Use this guide to evaluate your current system, pinpoint necessary improvements or changes, and create a plan.
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FeaturedPerennial Ryegrass Grazing Guide
Published, 1 Sep 2023
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2.2 MB
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Perennial Ryegrass Grazing Guide
Published, 1 Sep 2023
An in-paddock pocket guide to assessing post-grazing residuals, pre-grazing yields and leaf stage of perennial ryegrass.
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FeaturedBody Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guide
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6.1 MB
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Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
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FeaturedBody Condition Scoring Reference Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guide
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6.6 MB
Guide
Body Condition Scoring Reference Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Aims to provide advice on body condition score (BCS) targets, management strategies, and an overview of how to get accurate and consistent results.
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FeaturedFarm Management Calendar
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guide
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38 KB
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Farm Management Calendar
Published, 11 Jul 2023
This calendar contains information to assist you in managing important activities and tasks on your dairy farm.
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FeaturedHow to Apply Tail Paint
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guide
PDF
101 KB
Guide
How to Apply Tail Paint
Published, 11 Jul 2023
One page guide on how to apply tail paint
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FeaturedPasture Renewal Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guide
PDF
737 KB
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Pasture Renewal Guide
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Your guide to the establishment and management of persistent, producing pastures. Includes a handy pasture renewal checklist.
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FeaturedStand Off Pads
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guide
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3.5 MB
Guide
Stand Off Pads
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Your essential guide to planning, design and management.
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FeaturedWaterway Technical Notes
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Guide
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5.4 MB
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Waterway Technical Notes
Published, 11 Jul 2023
Practical approaches to waterway management.
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Catch Crops for Reduced Nitrate Leaching
Published, 25 Oct 2024
Management guidelines and lessons from the 'forages for reduced nitrate leaching' programme.
Guide
PDF
3.9 MB
Guide
Catch Crops for Reduced Nitrate Leaching
Published, 25 Oct 2024
Management guidelines and lessons from the 'forages for reduced nitrate leaching' programme.
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Rules of DairyNZ
Published, 22 Oct 2024
This Rules of DairyNZ Incorporated were adopted by the members of DairyNZ Incorporated at the Annual Meeting on 22 October 2024 and came into effect on the same date.
Guide
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587 KB
Guide
Rules of DairyNZ
Published, 22 Oct 2024
This Rules of DairyNZ Incorporated were adopted by the members of DairyNZ Incorporated at the Annual Meeting on 22 October 2024 and came into effect on the same date.
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InCalf - Reproduction gap calculator
Published, 27 Sep 2024
Estimate the value of your herd's reproductive 'gap'.
Guide
DOC
488 KB
Guide
InCalf - Reproduction gap calculator
Published, 27 Sep 2024
Estimate the value of your herd's reproductive 'gap'.
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Workplace Efficiency Booster - Ground Rules
Published, 7 Aug 2024
These are the ground rules for completing the Workplace Efficiency Booster challenge
Guide
PDF
22 KB
Guide
Workplace Efficiency Booster - Ground Rules
Published, 7 Aug 2024
These are the ground rules for completing the Workplace Efficiency Booster challenge
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Milk silo wash standard operating procedure (SOP) - example
Published, 23 May 2024
Use this example Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Milk Silo Wash, as a basis to create your own for your farm.
Guide
PDF
760kb
Guide
Milk silo wash standard operating procedure (SOP) - example
Published, 23 May 2024
Use this example Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Milk Silo Wash, as a basis to create your own for your farm.
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Caring for cows in transit
Published, 7 Dec 2023
Transport can be stressful for livestock. Find out how farmers and others along the way can make sure cows are comfortable during transport and at their destination.
Guide
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234 KB
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Caring for cows in transit
Published, 7 Dec 2023
Transport can be stressful for livestock. Find out how farmers and others along the way can make sure cows are comfortable during transport and at their destination.
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Effluent odour management for storage ponds
Published, 10 Nov 2023
Strategies for managing storage pond odour.
Guide
PDF
439 KB
Guide
Effluent odour management for storage ponds
Published, 10 Nov 2023
Strategies for managing storage pond odour.
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Fact Sheet 3 Setting Up A Willow Coppice Block For Fodder
Published, 9 Sep 2023
Guide
PDF
895 KB
Guide
Fact Sheet 3 Setting Up A Willow Coppice Block For Fodder
Published, 9 Sep 2023
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Ash Waimak Otop Flowchart Pdf
Published, 7 Sep 2023
Guide
PDF
157 KB
Guide
Ash Waimak Otop Flowchart Pdf
Published, 7 Sep 2023
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ASNZ 2018 01. Modelling N Management
Published, 6 Sep 2023
Guide
PDF
353 KB
Guide
ASNZ 2018 01. Modelling N Management
Published, 6 Sep 2023
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Dairy Sector Quickfacts: Economics and Markets
Published, 6 Sep 2023
Guide
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721 KB
Guide
Dairy Sector Quickfacts: Economics and Markets
Published, 6 Sep 2023
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Dairy Sector Quickfacts: Nutrition of milk
Published, 6 Sep 2023
Guide
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55 KB
Guide
Dairy Sector Quickfacts: Nutrition of milk
Published, 6 Sep 2023
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Full discussion document with consultation questions
Published, 6 Sep 2023
Guide
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3.9 MB
Guide
Full discussion document with consultation questions
Published, 6 Sep 2023
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DairyNZ Annual Report 2022-23
Published, 1 Sep 2023
Download the full version of the DairyNZ 2022-23 Annual Report here.
Guide
PDF
3.7 MB
Guide
DairyNZ Annual Report 2022-23
Published, 1 Sep 2023
Download the full version of the DairyNZ 2022-23 Annual Report here.
