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Prepare for a successful winter by identifying your environmental and animal welfare risks and making a plan to mitigate these.
Seasonal
9 min
The farmlet study began in 2023 to compare systems with either a normal 12-month calving interval or a 24-month calving interval. Follow its progress here.
Research
3 min
Explore. Collaborate. Together, we can support farmers to continue to achieve their goals and build future-fit farm businesses.
RP Hub
2 min
Essential winter tools for farm success. Browse through our winter tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
Seasonal
3 min
Mark and Measure offers tools and approaches to create wealth, set aligned goals, and analyse your farm business. Registrations close soon.
Training
4 min
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
RAS list update
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.
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In 10 | What’s next for you on farm and what’s stopping you?
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What’s next for you on farm? James Laughlin shares a preview of People Expo 2026 and how high-performance leadership can help you move forward with confidence.
DairyNZ economic update: higher milk price but costs adding pressure
Media releases
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•3 Jun 2026
Inside Dairy - Breeding efficiency into every generation
Inside Dairy
•2 min. read
•15 May 2026
Upcoming events
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Thursday, 4 June 2026
Auroa/Awatuna Area Discussion GroupConnor and Olivia Porter, 648 Taikatu Road, Auroa. SN 26317
Discussion Group
More infoAuroa/Awatuna Area Discussion GroupDiscussion Group
Thursday, 4 June 2026
Connor and Olivia Porter, 648 Taikatu Road, Auroa. SN 26317
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Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Mid Western Discussion GroupCallum and Kylee Lloyd, Mangapai Caves Road, Mangapai. SN 12605
Discussion Group
More infoMid Western Discussion GroupDiscussion Group
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Callum and Kylee Lloyd, Mangapai Caves Road, Mangapai. SN 12605
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Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Benchmarking for Better FarmingSouth Canterbury Eco Centre, 55C Redruth Street, Timaru
Workshop
More infoBenchmarking for Better FarmingWorkshop
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
South Canterbury Eco Centre, 55C Redruth Street, Timaru
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Thursday, 11 June 2026
Once a Day Milking Discussion GroupMichael and Tessa Goulding, 132 Hurley Road, Wendonside. SN 33136
Discussion Group
More infoOnce a Day Milking Discussion GroupDiscussion Group
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Michael and Tessa Goulding, 132 Hurley Road, Wendonside. SN 33136
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.