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Search results for "Dairy sector and people"
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Finding and employing good peopleWell-planned recruitment and selection, and a robust orientation process are key to finding the right fit for your team and giving new staff the best start possible.
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Dairy farms to benefit from new support for solar and batteriesDairyNZ is collaborating with EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) to share real-life data and support dairy farmers considering solar energy and batteries.
Media releases•9 Mar 2026
•2 min read
Dairy farms to benefit from new support for solar and batteries
DairyNZ is collaborating with EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) to share real-life data and support dairy farmers considering solar energy and batteries.
Media releases•9 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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Media Information and LibraryA selection of New Zealand dairy farming videos to view or download for broadcast use.
Media releases•15 Jan 2026
Media Information and LibraryMedia releases•15 Jan 2026
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What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report. | Ep. 114What’s the return for your levy investment? Get the answer and the facts from an independent return on investment report. And find out what else DairyNZ is doing to boost transparency and keep dairy competitive.
Business
•10 Dec 2025
•18:20 min
What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report. | Ep. 114

What’s the return for your levy investment? Get the answer and the facts from an independent return on investment report. And find out what else DairyNZ is doing to boost transparency and keep dairy competitive.
Business
•10 Dec 2025
•18:20 min
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Navigating the path to farm ownership in 2025 | Ep. 109In this episode of Talking Dairy, Blair Robinson and Tony Finch discuss various pathways to farm ownership. From the traditional contract and sharemilking route to different approaches, hear what sets those that are successful apart from the rest.
People
•01 Oct 2025
•28:34 min
Navigating the path to farm ownership in 2025 | Ep. 109

In this episode of Talking Dairy, Blair Robinson and Tony Finch discuss various pathways to farm ownership. From the traditional contract and sharemilking route to different approaches, hear what sets those that are successful apart from the rest.
People
•01 Oct 2025
•28:34 min
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Inside Dairy - Mentors make all the differenceWith the guidance of some dairy heavyweights, Jesse and Sharon Bagley devote themselves to fine-tuning their 1,150-cow sharemilking operation, incorporating the latest research from experts and growing their equity partnership.
Inside Dairy•28 Jul 2025
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Mentors make all the difference
With the guidance of some dairy heavyweights, Jesse and Sharon Bagley devote themselves to fine-tuning their 1,150-cow sharemilking operation, incorporating the latest research from experts and growing their equity partnership.
Inside Dairy•28 Jul 2025
•3 min read
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International Day of Rural Women: DairyNZ’s Kirsty VerhoekThis International Day of Rural Women we profile Kirsty Verhoek who ‘walks the talk’, balancing her interests in animal welfare, agricultural science and innovative dairy farming.
Media releases•15 Oct 2024
•2 min read
International Day of Rural Women: DairyNZ’s Kirsty Verhoek
This International Day of Rural Women we profile Kirsty Verhoek who ‘walks the talk’, balancing her interests in animal welfare, agricultural science and innovative dairy farming.
Media releases•15 Oct 2024
•2 min read
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Let’s raise a glass to Kiwi dairy this World Milk DayDairyNZ and the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) are excited to toast these achievements this World Milk Day (1 June).
Media releases•31 May 2024
•4 min read
Let’s raise a glass to Kiwi dairy this World Milk Day
DairyNZ and the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) are excited to toast these achievements this World Milk Day (1 June).
Media releases•31 May 2024
•4 min read
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Inside Dairy: Centred in the stormHawke'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.
Inside Dairy•23 Apr 2024
•5 min read
Inside Dairy: Centred in the storm
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.
Inside Dairy•23 Apr 2024
•5 min read
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Waipā ecological corridor links two mountains to help native wildlife thriveDairy farmers, sheep and beef farmers, iwi and other community members are working together to create an ecological corridor in the Waipā district and have high aspirations for 2024.
Media releases•8 Dec 2023
•4 min read
Waipā ecological corridor links two mountains to help native wildlife thrive
Dairy farmers, sheep and beef farmers, iwi and other community members are working together to create an ecological corridor in the Waipā district and have high aspirations for 2024.
Media releases•8 Dec 2023
•4 min read
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White clover and alternativesWhite clover is a top-quality feed used widely in New Zealand's dairy pastures. Different types have varying purposes in dairy farming. Italian and Annual ryegrass, and Red clover perform well in summer dry areas, complementing white clover in mixes.
Feed•6 min read
White clover and alternatives

White clover is a top-quality feed used widely in New Zealand's dairy pastures. Different types have varying purposes in dairy farming. Italian and Annual ryegrass, and Red clover perform well in summer dry areas, complementing white clover in mixes.
Feed•6 min read
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Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
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•Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide

Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
Resources
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Employee onboardingEmployee onboarding is the process of helping new employees settle into their roles to ensure a positive start to their employment. This page outlines a comprehensive step-by-step guide for dairy farmers to follow.
People•5 min read
Employee onboarding

Employee onboarding is the process of helping new employees settle into their roles to ensure a positive start to their employment. This page outlines a comprehensive step-by-step guide for dairy farmers to follow.
People•5 min read
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The hiring processAre you looking to hire a new employee? Having a well-planned recruitment and selection process is the first step towards finding the right person to fit into your team.
People•10 min read
The hiring process

Are you looking to hire a new employee? Having a well-planned recruitment and selection process is the first step towards finding the right person to fit into your team.
People•10 min read
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Bonus Episode: Farmers' Forum Series - Attracting and looking after great peopleRecorded on 20 April 2022. With over 12,000 businesses across New Zealand employing over 30,000 workers on farms, our success in attracting, retaining and growing our people will determine whether the dairy sector thrives or survives.
People
•03 Aug 2022
•01:04:21 min
Bonus Episode: Farmers' Forum Series - Attracting and looking after great people

Recorded on 20 April 2022. With over 12,000 businesses across New Zealand employing over 30,000 workers on farms, our success in attracting, retaining and growing our people will determine whether the dairy sector thrives or survives.
People
•03 Aug 2022
•01:04:21 min
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Technology and data in dairy farming | Ep. 22What kind of technologies are farmers already using, why, and what are the next big things that could deliver value on-farm?
Milking
•16 Mar 2022
•51:45 min
Technology and data in dairy farming | Ep. 22

What kind of technologies are farmers already using, why, and what are the next big things that could deliver value on-farm?
Milking
•16 Mar 2022
•51:45 min
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IPENZ 21: Farm Dairy Effluent Pond Design and Construction
A technical guide to building a new effluent storage pond.
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•IPENZ 21: Farm Dairy Effluent Pond Design and Construction

A technical guide to building a new effluent storage pond.
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Farm Dairy Effluent Design Standards and Code of Practice
A set of standards against which to assess the design of individual farm dairy effluent (FDE) systems in New Zealand.
Resources
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•Farm Dairy Effluent Design Standards and Code of Practice
A set of standards against which to assess the design of individual farm dairy effluent (FDE) systems in New Zealand.
Resources
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Inside Dairy - Helping to shape policy from the ground upDairyNZ’s policy team covers 14 regional councils, working to ensure regulations impacting dairy farmers are practical and evidence-based.
Inside Dairy•4 Sep 2025
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Helping to shape policy from the ground up
DairyNZ’s policy team covers 14 regional councils, working to ensure regulations impacting dairy farmers are practical and evidence-based.
Inside Dairy•4 Sep 2025
•3 min read