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Our purpose
Learn more about DairyNZ’s purpose, and what delivering a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming means to us.
What's new
New Talking Dairy episode
What's the return on your levy investment?What’s the return for your levy investment? Get the answer and the facts from an independent return on investment report. And find out what else DairyNZ is doing to boost transparency and keep dairy competitive.
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.
DairyNZ economic update: Profit still on the table, but margin gap tightens
Media releases
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•10 Dec 2025
DairyNZ welcomes RMA reform legislation
Media releases
•2 min. read
•9 Dec 2025
Upcoming events
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Workshop
More infoMilkSmart KokatahiWorkshop
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Kokatahi Hall, 76/14 Ford Road North, Kokatahi
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Thursday, 11 December 2025
Improving Water QualityBen and Tracy McKerchar, 1901 Tram Road, Swannanoa. SN 37727
Field Day
More infoImproving Water QualityField Day
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Ben and Tracy McKerchar, 1901 Tram Road, Swannanoa. SN 37727
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Thursday, 11 December 2025
Maximising Homegrown FeedMichael and Cheryl Shearer, 43 Garveys Creek Mine Road, Rahu Saddle, Reefton. SN 556
Field Day
More infoMaximising Homegrown FeedField Day
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Michael and Cheryl Shearer, 43 Garveys Creek Mine Road, Rahu Saddle, Reefton. SN 556
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Thursday, 11 December 2025
South Hillend Discussion GroupCaleb & Paula Hamill, 500 South Hillend Road, Winton. SN 32536
Discussion Group
More infoSouth Hillend Discussion GroupDiscussion Group
Thursday, 11 December 2025
Caleb & Paula Hamill, 500 South Hillend Road, Winton. SN 32536
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.
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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.