With farm business viability top of mind and soils still very wet around the country, what are some steps you can take to make sure you’re spending your fertiliser dollar wisely?

The latest DairyNZ media releases, articles and project updates.

With more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!

A productive workplace is about getting things done on the farm efficiently to meet the needs of the business and the people. All the resources and tools to help you create a productive workplace are here.

When you hire someone to keep your business running smoothly, you take on responsibility for managing an employment relationship. Getting the basics right around employment and team member health and safety is a necessity for a business owner.

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

Analysing your past performance helps you plan for the future and is a key part of growing your business and achieving your goals.

An effective business setup means control and direction of your business giving you the flexibility to focus on the things you want to do and love.

Dairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.

Animal welfare is at the heart of any good farming business. Our responsibility for the wellbeing of stock starts at birth and continues, not only while they are in our care, but also beyond the farm gate.

Why plan? As a business owner planning is an essential tool in helping you build a successful business, as it helps to clarify goals and strategies for your business to ensure you are achieving the best results.

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.

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.