About DAiSY

Meet DAiSY: A smart new way to find trusted info fast

DAiSY is our AI-powered website assistant, designed to make it easier to find the information you need from across the DairyNZ website. DAiSY can quickly access trusted answers from our extensive online knowledge base - so you spend less time searching and more time getting things done.

Scroll down to learn more about how DAiSY works or click here to try asking DAiSY a question.

How DAiSY works

DAiSY simplifies your search for information by giving you summarised answers to your questions – fast. It’s an intuitive AI-powered tool that understands natural language and responds using content only from our website. That means you can trust the source and get helpful, credible answers quickly, with direct links to the most relevant resources.

Drawing from over 1,100 pages of trusted information and 880 practical tools and resources, DAiSY taps into DairyNZ’s extensive library of science-backed, proven farm systems research. DAiSY tailors answers to your specific questions, helping you apply the knowledge you’ve invested in, directly to your farm business.

It’s a smarter, faster way to turn research into results.

Try it yourself

Ask DAiSY a question about what you’re dealing with on-farm right now – or try one of these:

• Achieving BCS before calving: How should I adjust my feed plan and management to ensure cows reach target BCS by June?
• Preparing for calving: What are the best management practices for transition cows to minimise metabolic problems and set them up for maximum milk production?
• Feed budget: What are the best strategies for managing pasture and supplement use in June to keep cows in good condition and control costs?
• Wet weather: What are the best strategies for minimising pasture damage and maintaining cow condition during wet weather?
• Transitioning onto crop: What risks should I watch for when introducing cows to a new crop, and how can I minimise them?

Ask DAiSY now

Tips for getting the best results

DAiSY works best when you ask questions the same way you’d talk them through with someone who knows dairy farming. The more context you give, the more useful the answer will be. Here are a few simple ways to get the most out of DAiSY:

• Add some detail: Share what’s happening on farm and what you’re trying to solve. For example, instead of “mastitis”, try “What should I do about a few mastitis cases late in calving?”
• Be specific: Specific questions lead to clearer answers. “How do I treat mastitis on farm?” works better than a single keyword.
• Use everyday language: No need for technical terms. Just ask the question the way you would out loud.
• Refine as you go: If the first answer isn’t quite right, try asking in a different way, add more detail, or ask DAiSY to suggest a better prompt.
• Say what you’ve already tried: Let DAiSY know what’s worked or not so far, so it can tailor the advice.
• Tell DAiSY what matters most: Say what you’re aiming for – e.g., saving time, reducing costs, improving cow condition.
• Ask follow-up questions: DAiSY is built for back-and-forth conversation. Follow up questions can help you narrow things.
• Check the source links: Every answer links back to the DairyNZ webpages it’s based on, so you can dig deeper if you want. down.
• Use the feedback buttons: Thumbs-up or down helps improve DAiSY over time

What DAiSY can do

DAiSY quickly retrieves information from across our website. For example, DAiSY can help to:

• Answer your questions from a range of related sources in one place.
• Summarise topic information and resources.
• Provide step-by-step support on common topics.
• Assist with planning and decision-making.

Every answer includes references to relevant web content, with clear highlights showing where the information came from, so you can explore further if you like, or ask DAiSY another, more specific question.

What DAiSY can’t do

DAiSY isn’t a replacement for expert advice. It can’t provide fully personalised recommendations or replace conversations with your vet, farm advisor, or other rural professionals. Instead, it complements these sources by making trusted information easier to access.