DairyNZ News

Two of New Zealand’s key rural data organisations - DairyNZ’s DairyBase and Farm Focus - have formed a new partnership that aims to remove data duplication and help provide more timely, useful benchmarking insights for farmers.

This International Day of Rural Women we profile DairyNZ Senior Area Manager Central Taranaki Leah Prankerd.

DairyNZ welcomes the Government’s decision to adopt a more practical 2050 biogenic methane target range of reductions of 14–24 percent.

DairyNZ is inviting farmers to see some of their levy in action on its Waikato research farms as part of the Annual Meeting proceedings this year.

Looks at early season production statistics and changes to the DairyNZ Econ Tracker forecasts.

DairyNZ has announced the appointment of Dr Jenny Jago to a newly created leadership team role – Science Partnerships & Impact Advisor – as part of a strategic refresh of the organisation’s science leadership.

DairyNZ’s Plantain programme continues to deliver promising results, with new data confirming that modest levels of plantain in pastures reduce nitrogen leaching, offering farmers a practical, science-backed tool to meet environmental goals.

DairyNZ directors Tracy Brown and Chris Lewis have been re-appointed unopposed to the DairyNZ Board.

DairyNZ has announced the date for its six-yearly Milksolids Levy vote, which will take place from Monday, 16 February to Friday, 13 March 2026.

August is Biosecurity Awareness Month and a timely reminder that we need to stay vigilant to help protect our valuable dairy sector.