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
Improve next season’s production with these smart autumn movesUse autumn to lift BCS and set your herd up for a stronger season. Hear how smart dry‑off decisions, accurate condition scoring, and targeted feeding can boost performance and production.
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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Inside Dairy - Methane emissions lower than expected during spring
Inside Dairy
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•17 Mar 2026
Levy Vote result shows farmer support for DairyNZ's work
Media releases
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•16 Mar 2026
Upcoming events
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Field Day
More infoCentral Districts Field Days 2026Field Day
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Stand G31/32, Manfield Park, Feilding
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Thursday, 19 March 2026
NZDIA Winners' Field Day - TaranakiTom and Sam Lumsden, 218 Parahaki Road, Waverley. SN 40077
Field Day
More infoNZDIA Winners' Field Day - TaranakiField Day
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Tom and Sam Lumsden, 218 Parahaki Road, Waverley. SN 40077
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Thursday, 19 March 2026
Driving Productivity through Genetic ImprovementErica and Will Hurst, 787 Ferry Road, Papakaio. SN36270
Field Day
More infoDriving Productivity through Genetic ImprovementField Day
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Erica and Will Hurst, 787 Ferry Road, Papakaio. SN36270
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Thursday, 19 March 2026
Driving Productivity through Genetic ImprovementCampbell Tait, 1036 Isleworth Road, Ashburton. SN 37143
Field Day
More infoDriving Productivity through Genetic ImprovementField Day
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Campbell Tait, 1036 Isleworth Road, Ashburton. SN 37143
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.