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Our purpose
Learn more about DairyNZ’s purpose, and what progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming means to us.
What's new
New Talking Dairy episode
Built different: Why NZ farmers keep winning at dairyIn our 100th episode, Jac McGowan chats with DairyNZ’s Bruce Thorrold and Campbell Parker about the science and smarts behind NZ’s world-class dairy. Hear how farmers led the change and what’s coming next. A must-listen for anyone in dairy.
NZ Animal Evaluation
May 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.
Winter Smarts
Gear up for a new seasonEssential resources for winter preparation. As we approach a new season, evaluating your farm’s performance and making informed decisions now will drive long-term business resilience and optimise the upcoming season.
NZ Animal Evaluation
Base cow updateTo reflect genetic improvement of the national herd, we are updating the genetic ‘base cow’ from 20 June, meaning that breeding worth will be updated.
Future focused group targets genetic gains for dairy farmers
Media releases
•2 min. read
•27 May 2025
Farmer-led discussion groups
Media releases
•1 min. read
•23 May 2025
Upcoming events
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Friday, 30 May 2025
Using data for farm business successKaraka Community Event Centre, 372 Blackridge Road, Karaka
Field Day
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Friday, 30 May 2025
Using data for farm business successKaraka Community Event Centre, 372 Blackridge Road, Karaka
Field Day
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Thursday, 12 June 2025
Powering up DairyPlod and Toni Vincent, 71 Hurworth Road, New Plymouth. SN 42809
Regional Project
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Monday, 16 June 2025
Reducing environmental impacts through wetlandsCraig Collins, 143 Steffan Road, Balfour
Field Day
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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 to farming challenges for more than 15 years.
+ $67m
Invested
In 2022/23 DairyNZ invested $67.25m into programmes and projects that support profitable and sustainable dairy farming, and continue to progress the positive future of our sector.
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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.
Next generation improvements
NZ Animal Evaluation by DairyNZ works closely with farmers and industry to bring you the data to lift the genetic potential of New Zealand’s dairy herd, and to help ensure improvements continue from this generation to the next.