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Learn more about DairyNZ’s purpose, and what progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming means to us.
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Gene tech and dairy farming – what’s next for NZ farmers
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What could updating the laws on gene technology mean for dairy farmers? What are the opportunities and risks, and how could gene technologies shape the future of dairy farming in New Zealand.
NZAEL Ranking of Active Sires updated
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Stay ahead in your breeding decisions with the latest Ranking of Active Sires (RAS) list. Discover the latest top-ranking dairy sires and their breeding worth.
Spring smarts for a successful season
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We've gathered our spring season tips, tools, and resources together in one handy place.
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Upcoming events
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Future-proofing your farm with the right crops - ManawatuKevin Argyle, 1259 Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road, Kairanga, Palmerston North SN 45565
Field Day
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Feeding for the future: Effective use of supplements for production and reproductive performanceAlistair Megaw & Paula Summers, Wakelins Road, Kerikeri. SN 10910
Field Day
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Discover the role of pasture and supplements for increased profit in a high-cost environmentLance and Wendy Main, 77 Watsons Reserve Road, Oxford. SN 2053
Field Day
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Workshop
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Researching options to reduce methane emissions
Finding new ways to help reduce on-farm methane emissions while staying profitable is a priority for farmers, and for our research team.
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.