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
Farmers' learnings on how to get the most from wearable techVet Kirsty Ashcroft shares farmers’ top tips for getting value from wearables — from starting with the basics and avoiding alert fatigue to using data with your vet to lift decision-making and animal health.
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
Febraury 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 economic update: Solid returns ahead
Media releases
•3 min. read
•10 Mar 2026
Dairy farms to benefit from new support for solar and batteries
Media releases
•2 min. read
•9 Mar 2026
Upcoming events
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Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Nutrient use on the West Coast in SpringKokatahi Hall, 76/14 Ford Road North, Kokatahi
Meeting
More infoNutrient use on the West Coast in SpringMeeting
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Kokatahi Hall, 76/14 Ford Road North, Kokatahi
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Workshop
More infoMilkSmart MiltonWorkshop
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Coronation Hall, 124 Union Street, Milton
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Thursday, 12 March 2026
Nutrient use on the West Coast in SpringPeter and Nadia Shaw, 3274 Hari Hari Highway 7885 WL 163
Field Day
More infoNutrient use on the West Coast in SpringField Day
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Peter and Nadia Shaw, 3274 Hari Hari Highway 7885 WL 163
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Thursday, 12 March 2026
Driving Productivity through Genetic ImprovementDarcy and Inna Bishop - Bishop Farms Oxford Limited, Glentui Bennetts Road, Starvation Hill. SN 37709
Field Day
More infoDriving Productivity through Genetic ImprovementField Day
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Darcy and Inna Bishop - Bishop Farms Oxford Limited, Glentui Bennetts Road, Starvation Hill. SN 37709
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 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.