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New Talking Dairy episode
How benchmarking your business just got easierBenchmarking your business just got easier. DairyBase now links with Farm Focus – and soon MINDA & Fonterra – for seamless data flow. Hear how these upgrades will save you time and deliver faster insights.
RAS list update
October 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.
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.



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Tuesday, 4 November 2025
SMASH Field Day - NorthlandAndrew and Vicky Booth, 17 Erceg Road, Mata. SN 12752
Field Day
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Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Growing Farm Efficiency and ProfitMatthew Collis, 686 Aranui Road, Kairanga, Palmerston North. SN 45547
Field Day
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Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Growing Farm Efficiency and ProfitKale and Elly Grahame, 229 Timaru Road Lower, Tataraimaka. SN 42714
Field Day
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Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Growing Farm Efficiency and ProfitRay and Lyn Craig, 259 Brooklyn Road, Carterton. SN 46452
Field Day
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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 moreWe’re proud to be working alongside farmers to provide science solutions to farming challenges for more than 15 years.
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.
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.
Working together with others in the sector is an important part of how we collaborate to solve the longer-term challenges.
Now’s the perfect time to check in, plan, and set up for a strong season. We’ve pulled together smart tips and tools to help you stay ahead all winter long.
Whether you prefer to read, listen, or download handy guides, we’ve got you covered with trusted tools to support your journey every step of the way.
Put our proven strategies and seasonal tools to work. Boost production, support animal health and watch your profits hum.
Tools that are backed by science, shaped by farmers and made for this season.
That’s Summer Smarts.