Just quickly
'Just quickly' snippets from the February-April 2026 edition of Inside Dairy
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Couldn’t make it? We’ve got you covered
There were over 400 people from 22 countries, including 80 NZ dairy farmers, at the 4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference hosted by DairyNZ in December, with support from sponsors and exhibitors.
Head over to the podcasts and articles from the conference featuring leading international and local researchers and dairy farmers. Science, adoption, implementation, and real-world applications - the work being done in precision dairy farming, both in New Zealand and globally, is all there. Proceedings and abstracts are also online.
Visit dairynz.co.nz/conference to find all the coverage.
DairyBase and Farm Focus partner to reduce farmer admin
DairyBase, our farm benchmarking tool, now connects with Farm Focus – and soon with tools like MINDA and Fonterra - so your financial and herd data flows in with just a few clicks. That means quicker cashflow reports, timely insights, and less time at your desk.
Find out more in our podcast with DairyBase manager Jodie Goudswaard, and South Waikato and Lower Waipa area manager Steph Gudgeon, who is also a dairy farmer and long-time DairyBase user, about how these integrations are making a difference.
Thank you for having your say on the Biosecurity Response Levy
Thanks to everyone who took the time to share your views on the recent Biosecurity Response Levy consultation, which closed on 4 November. We had strong engagement on the proposal to expand the levy’s scope to include biosecurity readiness activities. Around 77% of milksolidsweighted responses supported the change, 20% were opposed, and 3% were invalid or blank. Farmers highlighted the importance of transparency, retaining funds for response, and recognising the value of readiness. We’re now preparing an application to the Minister for Biosecurity to change the levy.
The Rural Professional Hub, tailored just for you
The Rural Professional Hub is designed for you; whether you’re an environmental advisor, farm consultant, banker, or other service provider working with New Zealand’s dairy sector. The hub is your go-to destination for up-to-date tools and resources, all curated to help you deliver even greater value.
With an easy-to-navigate layout, you’ll quickly find what you need. There’s always something new to explore...
- Articles
- Research
- Guides
- Insights
- Events, and more
Find out more at dairynz.co.nz/rp-hub
Get the freshest DairyNZ tools and resources
These tools and resources have been refreshed with the latest science and practical advice – get them at dairynz.co.nz/resources
- Lameness guides – two new guides to prevent, manage and treat lameness effectively.
- Biosecurity package – protect your herd and business from disease risks with correct signage and visitor protocols.
- Effluent pond seepage testing – code of practice – good practice guidelines for professionals involved in testing and measuring seepage.
- Breeding decisions made easy – plan genetics that fit your goals.
- Perennial ryegrass guide – an in-paddock guide to assessing post-grazing residuals, yields and leaf stage.
M. bovis eradication nears completion
In December, a huge milestone was reached on the road to eradicating Mycoplasma bovis.
New Zealand had seen no sign of the disease after two spring calving seasons and entered a new phase called ‘confidence of absence’.
Read more about the announcement at dairynz.co.nz/mbovis-eradication
This article was originally published in Inside Dairy February-April 2026.
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International Precision Dairy Farming Conference
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Less admin, more insights: How benchmarking your business just got easier | Ep. 111
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Rural Professional Hub
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Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradication
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