Significant leaching reductions achieved by forage research

01 April 2020

The Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching programme delivered new knowledge, tools and technologies for forage production that can provide more than a 20 percent reduction in nitrate leaching from farming systems.

Getting support with your feed planning

Find out what feed planning assistance is available to you.

Southland-Otago winter grazing events underway

12 March 2020

‘Smart Wintering’ events getting underway in Southland and Otago in March and April will help farmers continue setting their systems up for a successful winter.

Fodder beet research reinforces portion control is key

02 March 2020

New research into fodder beet shows the crop can be a key part of dairy farm systems – but should make up no more than 30 percent of lactating cows’ diet and 60 percent for non-lactating cows.

Winter is coming — start planning now

01 March 2020

The key to successful grazing of a winter crop is to start your planning early, as DairyNZ animal and feed developer Maitland Manning explains.

DairyNZ Farmers’ Forum to profile Northland feed research

05 February 2020

A Northland research trial evaluating outcomes of supplement feed on dairy farms, will be showcased at an upcoming DairyNZ Farmers’ Forum on February 18.

More profit, smaller footprint

03 February 2020

Ten years ago, the dairy sector set itself an ambitious research target. DairyNZ strategy and investment leader Bruce Thorrold looks at how we’re tracking.

Spring calving ‘revolutionised’

03 February 2020

LeAnne Blakelock and her team had a major turnaround on long-held milk fever issues after attending DairyNZ’s FeedRight training course.

Farmers facing dry conditions urged to plan ahead

21 January 2020

With many regions experiencing increasingly dry weather, DairyNZ has put together some tips for farmers managing through challenging conditions.

Future, food and science at upcoming Farmers' Forums

20 January 2020

Five Farmers' Forums being held across New Zealand in February and March will discuss the future of dairy farming.

500 dairy farmers share their insights at nationwide meetings

19 December 2019

Around 500 dairy farmers turned out at 33 meetings across the country to share their thoughts on issues affecting them, be updated on levy-funded research and talk about what the future focus should be for DairyNZ investment.

Winning at Nitrate Reductions

12 December 2019

A collaborative six-year programme researching how to reduce nitrate leaching on farm has won a Significant Achievement Award.

The power of combining field trials and modelling

10 December 2019

Combining field trial data with simulation models can offer new insights into complex plant-soil interactions.

Tactical use of nitrogen fertiliser

09 December 2019

How can farmers assist pasture growth without compromising the environment or profits?

Dairy Environment Leaders are embracing change

09 December 2019

DairyNZ Dairy Environment Leaders are optimistic about the future of dairy farming and energized to drive positive change.