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    DairyNZ Limited Privacy Notice

    Your privacy is important to us at DairyNZ Inc, DairyNZ Limited and New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (DairyNZ, we, us). We take the responsibility of handling your personal information very seriously.

    DairyNZ Limited Privacy Notice

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    Your privacy is important to us at DairyNZ Inc, DairyNZ Limited and New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (DairyNZ, we, us). We take the responsibility of handling your personal information very seriously.

  • Dairy cows grazing on a hill next to a track with a pond and native plants at the bottom
    Reduce sediment loss

    The loss of sediment from a farm can affect farm productivity, as well as the health of waterways. The good news is there are on-farm actions that can help.

    Environment

    2 min read

    Reduce sediment loss

    Dairy cows grazing on a hill next to a track with a pond and native plants at the bottom

    The loss of sediment from a farm can affect farm productivity, as well as the health of waterways. The good news is there are on-farm actions that can help.

    Environment

    2 min read

  • Northland dairy farmers Andrew and Vicky Booth.
    Kiwi dairy farmers help increase native wildlife numbers

    Dairy farmers around New Zealand are grabbing spades and heading onto their farms and into their communities to plant native trees and plants.

    Media releases

    11 Mar 2024

    2 min read

    Kiwi dairy farmers help increase native wildlife numbers
    Northland dairy farmers Andrew and Vicky Booth.

    Dairy farmers around New Zealand are grabbing spades and heading onto their farms and into their communities to plant native trees and plants.

    Media releases

    11 Mar 2024

    2 min read

  • Siobhan O'malley And Family 1500Wide
    Always on the go: Celebrating dairy farmers this International Women’s Day

    Siobhan O’Malley is a dairy farmer, innovator, businesswoman and community volunteer. A great example of the thousands of Kiwi dairy farming women throughout New Zealand who multi-task every day to contribute positively to their communities.

    Media releases

    8 Mar 2024

    3 min read

    Always on the go: Celebrating dairy farmers this International Women’s Day
    Siobhan O'malley And Family 1500Wide

    Siobhan O’Malley is a dairy farmer, innovator, businesswoman and community volunteer. A great example of the thousands of Kiwi dairy farming women throughout New Zealand who multi-task every day to contribute positively to their communities.

    Media releases

    8 Mar 2024

    3 min read

  • Farmers helping select stream sampling sites and carrying out sampling.
    Understanding E. coli

    A new multi-year programme of work, led by AgResearch and jointly delivered by DairyNZ, is working with farmers to understand and reduce E. coli losses into waterways.

    Research

    2 min read

    Understanding E. coli

    Farmers helping select stream sampling sites and carrying out sampling.

    A new multi-year programme of work, led by AgResearch and jointly delivered by DairyNZ, is working with farmers to understand and reduce E. coli losses into waterways.

    Research

    2 min read

  • International employee herding dairy cows on motorbike.
    Immigration

    Employing staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.

    People

    3 min read

    Immigration

    International employee herding dairy cows on motorbike.

    Employing staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.

    People

    3 min read

  • Outgoing NZAEL Chair Mark Townshend 1500 Wide
    Outgoing NZAEL chair thanked for three-year contribution

    New Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL) chair Mark Townshend, who has played a lead role in progressing animal evaluation work across the dairy sector, will step down from the board at the end of November 2023.

    Media releases

    28 Nov 2023

    2 min read

    Outgoing NZAEL chair thanked for three-year contribution
    Outgoing NZAEL Chair Mark Townshend 1500 Wide

    New Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL) chair Mark Townshend, who has played a lead role in progressing animal evaluation work across the dairy sector, will step down from the board at the end of November 2023.

    Media releases

    28 Nov 2023

    2 min read

  • Regulation Policy Freshwater Farm Plans 1500 Wide
    Freshwater Farm Plans

    Freshwater Farm Plans are a new tool for freshwater regulation. These require a farm plan tailored to mitigate risks to land and water on farm. Many farmers already have a farm environment plan or are part of an industry programme.

    Regulation

    Freshwater Farm Plans

    Regulation Policy Freshwater Farm Plans 1500 Wide

    Freshwater Farm Plans are a new tool for freshwater regulation. These require a farm plan tailored to mitigate risks to land and water on farm. Many farmers already have a farm environment plan or are part of an industry programme.

    Regulation
  • Glass pipette for cows
    Extending AB Period

    Changing mating management on your dairy farm can offer benefits but comes with potential risks.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Extending AB Period

    Glass pipette for cows

    Changing mating management on your dairy farm can offer benefits but comes with potential risks.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • Animal Movement Web
    BVD virus

    Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a widespread disease impacting around 80% of New Zealand's dairy and beef herds, causing losses in reproduction, increased disease, and reduced growth and milk production.

    Animal

    2 min read

    BVD virus

    Animal Movement Web

    Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a widespread disease impacting around 80% of New Zealand's dairy and beef herds, causing losses in reproduction, increased disease, and reduced growth and milk production.

    Animal

    2 min read

  • White Clover
    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

    White clover and alternatives

    White Clover

    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

  • CROP Supplements Density And Storage Copy
    Feed density and storage

    Feed density and storage are crucial for dairy farming. Proper planning optimises storage solutions and maximises feed resources. Use our tables to help calculate storage space requirements when planning new or evaluating current storage.

    Feed

    1 min read

    Feed density and storage

    CROP Supplements Density And Storage Copy

    Feed density and storage are crucial for dairy farming. Proper planning optimises storage solutions and maximises feed resources. Use our tables to help calculate storage space requirements when planning new or evaluating current storage.

    Feed

    1 min read

  • Tall slim green plants
    Maize

    Maize is an essential crop for New Zealand dairy farmers, helping enhance feed supply, manage climatic risks, and support pasture renewal. Growing maize on a dairy farm can also extract soil nutrients and reduce costs in high-fertility effluent areas

    Feed

    7 min read

    Maize

    Tall slim green plants

    Maize is an essential crop for New Zealand dairy farmers, helping enhance feed supply, manage climatic risks, and support pasture renewal. Growing maize on a dairy farm can also extract soil nutrients and reduce costs in high-fertility effluent areas

    Feed

    7 min read

  • Abstract photo taken from underneath an irrigation system with water spraying out
    Design and installation

    Designing and installing a new irrigation system for your farm involves making sure it fits your land, business and water regulations. This page emphasises how a well-planned system can boost the efficient use of water, energy, labour, and money.

    Environment

    1 min read

    Design and installation

    Abstract photo taken from underneath an irrigation system with water spraying out

    Designing and installing a new irrigation system for your farm involves making sure it fits your land, business and water regulations. This page emphasises how a well-planned system can boost the efficient use of water, energy, labour, and money.

    Environment

    1 min read

  • Green grass
    Kikuyu

    Kikuyu-based pasture can offer similar profits to ryegrass-based farms when managed well. Common in Northland and coastal areas of the Upper North Island, kikuyu thrives in summer and autumn.

    Feed

    6 min read

    Kikuyu

    Green grass

    Kikuyu-based pasture can offer similar profits to ryegrass-based farms when managed well. Common in Northland and coastal areas of the Upper North Island, kikuyu thrives in summer and autumn.

    Feed

    6 min read

  • Campbell Tait Pod
    Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Campbell and Martine Tait (Canterbury)

    The Taits focus on balancing sustainability with profit in their dairy farming practices. Based in Lowcliffe, Ashburton, the Tait Family Trust oversees an intergenerational dairy business that began milking in 2011.

    Research

    5 min read

    Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Campbell and Martine Tait (Canterbury)

    Campbell Tait Pod

    The Taits focus on balancing sustainability with profit in their dairy farming practices. Based in Lowcliffe, Ashburton, the Tait Family Trust oversees an intergenerational dairy business that began milking in 2011.

    Research

    5 min read

  • A brown weevil in a leaf
    Clover Root Weevil

    Clover root weevil (CRW) is a pest that affects clover, a vital plant in many pastures. This weevil, first detected in Waikato and Auckland in 1996, can be found year-round but is most plentiful in summer.

    Feed

    2 min read

    Clover Root Weevil

    A brown weevil in a leaf

    Clover root weevil (CRW) is a pest that affects clover, a vital plant in many pastures. This weevil, first detected in Waikato and Auckland in 1996, can be found year-round but is most plentiful in summer.

    Feed

    2 min read

  • An image of Effluent Pond under construction
    Effluent system design or upgrade

    Farm dairy effluent systems manage waste from your dairy farm. Choosing the right system requires professional advice, considering future plans, and picking the right person for the job.

    Environment

    3 min read

    Effluent system design or upgrade

    An image of Effluent Pond under construction

    Farm dairy effluent systems manage waste from your dairy farm. Choosing the right system requires professional advice, considering future plans, and picking the right person for the job.

    Environment

    3 min read

  • New Zealand farm dairy aerial view
    Blueprints Building

    Building a new dairy farm is a complex, time-consuming process that requires careful planning and consideration. This page guides you through the key decisions and factors involved in choosing the type and size of the dairy and yard.

    Milking

    7 min read

    Blueprints Building

    New Zealand farm dairy aerial view

    Building a new dairy farm is a complex, time-consuming process that requires careful planning and consideration. This page guides you through the key decisions and factors involved in choosing the type and size of the dairy and yard.

    Milking

    7 min read