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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
Small changes that can get hours back in your weekSmall changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
NZ Animal Evaluation
Important Animal Evaluation UpdatesThe December animal evaluation run incorporates three key updates to help you make better-informed breeding decisions.
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Resources for rural professionals
Rural Professional HubWhether you're a veterinarian, consultant, banker, or other service provider, the Rural Professional Hub is your go-to destination for up-to-date tools and resources tailored to your profession.
Breeding Worth updates reflect evolving farm economics and milk payment structures
Media releases
•2 min. read
•26 Nov 2025
Economic Values update – What it means for your herd
Media releases
•2 min. read
•24 Nov 2025
Upcoming events
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Field Day
More infoPasture SummitField Day
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Mick and Kirsten O’Connor, 242 Burdons Road, Burnham.
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Thursday, 27 November 2025
SMASH Field DayAlistair McFetridge, 83 Hursthouse Road, Inglewood. SN 43095
Field Day
More infoSMASH Field DayField Day
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Alistair McFetridge, 83 Hursthouse Road, Inglewood. SN 43095
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Thursday, 27 November 2025
Technology for Future-Fit FarmingClay Paton 46 Solly Road, Rockville, 7073. SN 30024
Field Day
More infoTechnology for Future-Fit FarmingField Day
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Clay Paton 46 Solly Road, Rockville, 7073. SN 30024
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Thursday, 27 November 2025
Growing Farm Efficiency and ProfitDavid and Katy Ellett, 49 Parkhurst Road, Helensville. SN 19432
Field Day
More infoGrowing Farm Efficiency and ProfitField Day
Thursday, 27 November 2025
David and Katy Ellett, 49 Parkhurst Road, Helensville. SN 19432
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.