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About DAiSYDAiSYTM is our new AI-powered website assistant, designed to make it easier to find the information you need from across the DairyNZ website. Find out how DAiSY can help you access trusted answers from our extensive knowledge base.
About DAiSY
DAiSYTM is our new AI-powered website assistant, designed to make it easier to find the information you need from across the DairyNZ website. Find out how DAiSY can help you access trusted answers from our extensive knowledge base.
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Inside Dairy - Freshwater rules under reviewConsultation on new freshwater regulations has now closed, but not before DairyNZ strongly advocated for more workable rules to meet both environmental needs and the realities of farming.
Inside Dairy•3 Sep 2025
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Freshwater rules under reviewConsultation on new freshwater regulations has now closed, but not before DairyNZ strongly advocated for more workable rules to meet both environmental needs and the realities of farming.
Inside Dairy•3 Sep 2025
•3 min read
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Why our future depends on taking biosecurity seriously todayAugust is Biosecurity Awareness Month and a timely reminder that we need to stay vigilant to help protect our valuable dairy sector.
Media releases•13 Aug 2025
•2 min read
Why our future depends on taking biosecurity seriously todayAugust is Biosecurity Awareness Month and a timely reminder that we need to stay vigilant to help protect our valuable dairy sector.
Media releases•13 Aug 2025
•2 min read
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Calving cowsFor the best outcome at calving time, know the signs and stages of labour, how to calve a cow, and the immediate care needed after calving. Check springers regularly to help identify the signs of labour, ensuring timely interventions if needed.
Animal•5 min read
Calving cows
For the best outcome at calving time, know the signs and stages of labour, how to calve a cow, and the immediate care needed after calving. Check springers regularly to help identify the signs of labour, ensuring timely interventions if needed.
Animal•5 min read
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Jane Muir
Senior people specialist
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Inside Dairy: A practical approach to freshwater policyFarmers need certainty about the rules they must follow and the clear, measurable outcomes they should be aiming for.
Inside Dairy•16 May 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: A practical approach to freshwater policyFarmers need certainty about the rules they must follow and the clear, measurable outcomes they should be aiming for.
Inside Dairy•16 May 2025
•2 min read
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Automated heat detectionAutomated heat detection uses technology to identify cycling cows. Before investing, discover key considerations, such as understanding the reasons for using technology, how well it performs, the fit with your farming style, and your training needs.
Animal•5 min read
Automated heat detection
Automated heat detection uses technology to identify cycling cows. Before investing, discover key considerations, such as understanding the reasons for using technology, how well it performs, the fit with your farming style, and your training needs.
Animal•5 min read
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Inside Dairy: Waterway health is taking rootContaminant reduction is central to improving water quality, but we also need to take a more holistic approach to better address the overall health of waterways, including things like riparian planting.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Waterway health is taking rootContaminant reduction is central to improving water quality, but we also need to take a more holistic approach to better address the overall health of waterways, including things like riparian planting.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2025
•2 min read
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DairyNZ scientist receives 2024 Australasian Emerging Scientist AwardDairyNZ Hamilton-based scientist Charlotte Reed has received the 2024 Australasian Dairy Science Symposium Emerging Scientist Award in Christchurch last week.
Media releases•5 Dec 2024
•1 min read
DairyNZ scientist receives 2024 Australasian Emerging Scientist AwardDairyNZ Hamilton-based scientist Charlotte Reed has received the 2024 Australasian Dairy Science Symposium Emerging Scientist Award in Christchurch last week.
Media releases•5 Dec 2024
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Inside Dairy: There’s strength in flexibilityAdjusting milking frequency according to changing conditions and your team’s needs can make for greater workplace fulfilment and better staff retention.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
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Inside Dairy: There’s strength in flexibilityAdjusting milking frequency according to changing conditions and your team’s needs can make for greater workplace fulfilment and better staff retention.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•2 min read
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Heifer healthA heifer's health plan needs to adapt to her age and grazing farm, especially if she moves farms in her first two years. It should cover 5 areas: biosecurity, vaccinations, parasite management, trace elements and minerals, and region-specific issues.
Animal•5 min read
Heifer health
A heifer's health plan needs to adapt to her age and grazing farm, especially if she moves farms in her first two years. It should cover 5 areas: biosecurity, vaccinations, parasite management, trace elements and minerals, and region-specific issues.
Animal•5 min read
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Daily and weekly meetingsEffective team meetings on the farm are vital to keep everyone informed and motivated. Explore how to conduct daily stand-up meetings and weekly meetings to ensure they are structured, purposeful, and suit your team's needs.
People•2 min read
Daily and weekly meetings
Effective team meetings on the farm are vital to keep everyone informed and motivated. Explore how to conduct daily stand-up meetings and weekly meetings to ensure they are structured, purposeful, and suit your team's needs.
People•2 min read
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RostersA well-designed roster meets both employer and employee needs, while also ensuring there are enough people with the right skills available to complete the work.
People•7 min read
Rosters
A well-designed roster meets both employer and employee needs, while also ensuring there are enough people with the right skills available to complete the work.
People•7 min read
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Understanding employment legal requirementsEnsuring you are compliant with employment standards is critical to the success of your business. Take some time to understand the basic requirements and find out where you can get additional support and advice if needed.
People•3 min read
Understanding employment legal requirements
Ensuring you are compliant with employment standards is critical to the success of your business. Take some time to understand the basic requirements and find out where you can get additional support and advice if needed.
People•3 min read
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PayrollManaging payroll is an essential part of the dairy farming business. Putting the right systems and processes in place can ensure you pay your employees correctly while meeting payroll compliance requirements.
People•3 min read
Payroll
Managing payroll is an essential part of the dairy farming business. Putting the right systems and processes in place can ensure you pay your employees correctly while meeting payroll compliance requirements.
People•3 min read
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Health and safetyCreating a safe and healthy culture needs to be a conscious and deliberate effort every day. Lead by example to show your team that safe practices are expected.
People•6 min read
Health and safety
Creating a safe and healthy culture needs to be a conscious and deliberate effort every day. Lead by example to show your team that safe practices are expected.
People•6 min read
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Advice and SupportAs a dairy farmer, successful management of your business requires guidance and support. This page explains the importance of seeking advice from experts, fellow farmers, and other trusted individuals.
Business•10 min read
Advice and Support
As a dairy farmer, successful management of your business requires guidance and support. This page explains the importance of seeking advice from experts, fellow farmers, and other trusted individuals.
Business•10 min read
