North Canterbury farmer Adam Williamson has been appointed DairyNZ’s associate director for 2026/27.

Farmers have voted to continue the Milksolids Levy that funds DairyNZ. The result shows farmers support the work DairyNZ delivers on behalf of New Zealand dairy farmers, says DairyNZ Chair Tracy Brown.

Farmers are approaching a pivotal period for investment decisions. DairyNZ has just released an updated forecast for the 2025-26 season and its preliminary forecast for 2026-2027 – both portray a favourable outlook for farmers.

DairyNZ says the Government’s proposed Resource Management Act reform needs further work to ensure it delivers on its intent.

Dairy farmers are encouraged to have their say on whether to continue with a Milksolids Levy in the upcoming vote, which opens on Monday 16 February 2026. Industry-good organisation DairyNZ holds the vote once every six years.

DairyNZ is giving New Zealand farmers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector.

Animal welfare is of paramount importance to New Zealand’s dairy industry, with consumers increasingly interested in how food is produced, not just the quality of the final product.

DairyNZ today welcomed the Government’s proposed new legislation to reform the Resource Management Act.

New Zealand Animal Evaluation has completed its annual update of Economic Values (EVs) as part of the December 2025 Animal Evaluation run.

This International Day of Rural Women we profile DairyNZ Senior Area Manager Central Taranaki Leah Prankerd.

DairyNZ welcomes the Government’s decision to adopt a more practical 2050 biogenic methane target range of reductions of 14–24 percent.

Looks at early season production statistics and changes to the DairyNZ Econ Tracker forecasts.

DairyNZ has announced the appointment of Dr Jenny Jago to a newly created leadership team role – Science Partnerships & Impact Advisor – as part of a strategic refresh of the organisation’s science leadership.