As a New Zealand dairy farmer, you've got access to the best and most comprehensive farm systems intel – built over generations and backed by DairyNZ research. Get connected to make the most of the country’s best dairy farming intel.

From business planning to milking performance, we have a range of useful tools to support farmers, all backed by science and research.

The latest DairyNZ media releases, articles and project updates.

Biosecurity is about reducing the risk of diseases, weeds or pests entering, spreading or leaving your farm.

This section covers the key areas of track design, how this interfaces with the yard, the yard environment and cattle handling facilities. It also covers yard cleaning and explains how changes to your existing systems will provide several benefits.

Recycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste – reducing the negative effects on the environment and health risks for both people and animals.

This section will help you understand the latest Government decisions and announcements in the climate change space and how the sector is responding.

Practical information on heifer training, drenching, and tail care to strengthen dairy farming through effective stockmanship and animal care.

Genetics plays a role in an animal’s reproductive performance, for the animal itself and the sire she's mated to.

Methane is a big topic and it’s a pressing concern for our sector. We need to reduce our emissions, while improving profitability – but how? In this episode we dig into the research DairyNZ’s doing in this area.

How did we arrive at our current wintering practices? What’s next for wintering animals on crop? And what kind of changes can you make on farm now?

Shobana Reddy joined DairyNZ as an intern in 2019 and has continued to be part of the DairyNZ whānau in her role as a Research Technician.

Holly Hay (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Turumakina) kick-started her dairying career through DairyNZ by taking up a Māori summer internship as an undergraduate, before becoming a casual research technician.