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September RAS list update
International sire evaluationsAs part of the September run, NZ Animal Evaluation completed an international trait blend for calving difficulty (heifer) and gestation length. You may notice slight changes to Breeding Worth (BW) for some international sires.
New Talking Dairy episode
Work smarter, not harderHear insights from 10 in-depth workplace productivity case studies and practical ways people are working smarter, not harder. Discover how small changes can free up time, boost productivity and keep business profitable.
Spring Smarts
Head into spring with confidenceWe've gathered our key spring tools and resources into one handy place to support you with a successful season.
Media releases
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•19 Sep 2025
Inside Dairy
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•19 Sep 2025
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Maximising Homegrown FeedSimon and Sheena van der Heyden, 636 Top Pahau Ford Road, Culverden.
Field Day
More infoTuesday, 23 September 2025
Maximising Homegrown FeedLuther and Jess Siemelink, 426 Kaituna Road, Te Puke. SN 21434
Field Day
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Tokoroa Discussion GroupMary-Anne and Colin Mathis, 162 Rollett Road, Tokoroa. SN 78069
Discussion Group
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More infoTo 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.