DairyNZ News

On their Hauraki Plains farm, Brian and Julie Pirie are passing on their love of dairy farming to a whole new generation, calf by calf.

Hamish and Rachel Hammond transitioned from university to contract milking right after graduation, quickly developing a passion for farming that led to their current role as 50:50 sharemilkers on Hamish’s family farm in Wairarapa.

The DairyNZ team is continuing to explore the potential of digital technology to support animal wellbeing and the overall health of farm systems.

Adjusting milking frequency according to changing conditions and your team’s needs can make for greater workplace fulfilment and better staff retention.

Waikato Sharemilkers Emily and Brett Bradshaw feel empowered to make confident and informed decisions with DairyBase.

Sharing knowledge and wisdom across all ages and stages of farming helps everyone get ahead while connecting rural communities. We talk to two farmers who’re doing just that.

With the winter season fast approaching, DairyNZ lead adviser Justin Kitto shares some great results from the annual wintering survey and some ideas on how to achieve good practice.

Inside Dairy talks with DairyNZ’s Campbell Parker and Bruce Thorrold about the sector’s past and future, where DairyNZ fits in, and why there’s plenty to be positive about.

Hawke's Bay dairy farmers Greg and Gail Mitchell talk about thow they and their team got through last year's cyclone Gabrielle, their farm's recovery, and what they learned along the way.

We talk to farmers from across the country tell us how they look beyond a single season, to proactively manage uncertainty.