Compensation team helping farmers

15 February 2019

Last year the DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Compensation Assistance Team (DBCAT) was established to help farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis with their compensation claims.

M. bovis Technical Advisory Group report validates eradication decision

14 February 2019

DairyNZ welcomes a report out today from the independent Technical Advisory Group (TAG), which provides expert advice on progress and future actions in the M. bovis response programme.

NZAEL updates economic values for dairy cattle

12 February 2019

Economic values used to calculate dairy cattle breeding worth (BW) are being formally updated this month by New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (NZAEL).

Economic values and why they matter

11 February 2019

The economic values used to calculate Breeding Worth have been updated to reflect world market changes.

New research into better genetics for cow longevity

11 February 2019

DairyNZ is partnering in research aimed at developing a new cow survival and longevity trait.

Dairy farmer input sought for sector’s biosecurity response levy

04 February 2019

Dairy farmers are being strongly encouraged to give their feedback on how the sector will pay its share of the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) response programme.

Honouring John Wilson as one of dairy’s great leaders

30 January 2019

With recent news of John Wilson’s passing, DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel says it is clear that the former Fonterra chairman will be greatly missed.

Recognising a dairy sector champion: Adrian van Bysterveldt

30 January 2019

The dairy sector is recognising the loss of one of its greatest champions, South Island-based Adrian van Bysterveldt.

Plantain research a game-changer for farmers

30 January 2019

Game-changing new research into how plantain crops can reduce nitrogen (N) loss from dairy farms will see Upper Manawatu farmers at the forefront of dairy science.

FVI gains energy and persistence

29 January 2019

From this month, DairyNZ’s Forage Value Index will include two new traits for perennial ryegrass cultivars: metabolisable energy and persistence.

Meet our Lower NI Regional Team

29 January 2019

DairyNZ Lower North Island Hub leader Rob Brazendale talks about his team’s work and achievements.

Breeding resilience pays off

25 January 2019

Southland farmers Simon and Mo Topham have always taken genetics seriously, but especially so when milk prices took a dive in 2014/15.

Public wanting cleaner water no surprise - we all have the same vision

03 January 2019

The results from the Colmar Brunton survey of the public that showed the public care about waterways is no surprise, and reinforces that all kiwis care deeply about New Zealand.

Science snapshot: cutting to the chase: the effects of pre-graze mowing

20 December 2018

Find out if mowing before grazing achieve target pasture residuals and/or improve cow and pasture performance.

How much pasture and crop could potentially be eaten on your farm?

18 December 2018

A new tool dairy farmers can use to increase the amount of pasture and crop eaten by their herds, raising farm performance.