Science projects
DairyNZ’s science projects are designed to help farmers become more internationally competitive, locally responsible and regionally resilient. Here’s an overview of our current and past research.
Total results 37
Total results 37
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Featured
Low N SystemsThe DairyNZ-led, Low N Systems research programme investigates stacking (or combining) management strategies and mitigation technologies on dairy farms to deliver reductions in nitrate leaching of over 40%.
Research•4 min read
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Featured
Plantain Potency and PracticeThe Plantain programme is a DairyNZ-led collaborative research and development initiative. The aim is to substantially reduce nitrogen lost to freshwater and greenhouse gas produced from pastoral sectors by using the grazing herb plantain (Ecotain®).
Research•19 min read
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Flexible Milking Project
Looking for information on milking three times in two days? This research programme will investigate the human, animal and pasture response to milking three times in two days (3-in-2).
Research•3 min read
Flexible Milking Project
Looking for information on milking three times in two days? This research programme will investigate the human, animal and pasture response to milking three times in two days (3-in-2).
Research•3 min read
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Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching
The DairyNZ-led FRNL programme – a cross-sector approach (2013-2019) provided new scientific knowledge, tools and technologies for forage production that can amount to more than 20% reduction of nitrate leaching from dairy farms.
Research•4 min read
Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching
The DairyNZ-led FRNL programme – a cross-sector approach (2013-2019) provided new scientific knowledge, tools and technologies for forage production that can amount to more than 20% reduction of nitrate leaching from dairy farms.
Research•4 min read
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Forage Value Index
We have completed a four-year trial at Scott Farm in the Waikato, validating the Forage Value Index (FVI) under typical farm management conditions.
Research•8 min read
Forage Value Index
We have completed a four-year trial at Scott Farm in the Waikato, validating the Forage Value Index (FVI) under typical farm management conditions.
Research•8 min read
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Frontier Farms
Frontier Farms is a research project launched in 2021 that aims to keep New Zealand dairying ahead of our global competitors.
Research•6 min read
Frontier Farms
Frontier Farms is a research project launched in 2021 that aims to keep New Zealand dairying ahead of our global competitors.
Research•6 min read
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United States Mega Dairies
The first competitor assessment in the Frontier Farms project was carried out on US mega-dairies (farms of more than 2,500 cows, typical of mid-western states).
Research•4 min read
United States Mega Dairies
The first competitor assessment in the Frontier Farms project was carried out on US mega-dairies (farms of more than 2,500 cows, typical of mid-western states).
Research•4 min read
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Off-Paddock Wintering Facilities
Exploring new, cost-effective off-paddock wintering options for dairy farmers, particularly in the southern South Island, where farmers utilise winter crop grazing.
Research•2 min read
Off-Paddock Wintering Facilities
Exploring new, cost-effective off-paddock wintering options for dairy farmers, particularly in the southern South Island, where farmers utilise winter crop grazing.
Research•2 min read
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New Traits To Improve Genetic Merit For Fertility
The Fertility Breeding Value (BV) has led to gradual improvements in genetic merit for fertility. Under 'Pillars of New Dairy System', we aim to increase the accuracy of the Fertility BV to accelerate genetic improvement in fertility.
Research•2 min read
New Traits To Improve Genetic Merit For Fertility
The Fertility Breeding Value (BV) has led to gradual improvements in genetic merit for fertility. Under 'Pillars of New Dairy System', we aim to increase the accuracy of the Fertility BV to accelerate genetic improvement in fertility.
Research•2 min read
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Improving Cow Fertility
Research to improve herd reproduction performance, we are studying two heifer traits that could provide early measures of cow fertility.
Research•2 min read
Improving Cow Fertility
Research to improve herd reproduction performance, we are studying two heifer traits that could provide early measures of cow fertility.
Research•2 min read
