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DairyNZ Economic Survey 2019-20
The 2019-20 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the fifteenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
Resources
•Economic Survey
•DairyNZ Economic Survey 2019-20
The 2019-20 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the fifteenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
Resources
•Economic Survey
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DairyNZ Economic Survey 2018-19
The 2018-19 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the fourteenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
Resources
•Economic Survey
•DairyNZ Economic Survey 2018-19
The 2018-19 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the fourteenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
Resources
•Economic Survey
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DairyBase and MINDA integration saves farmers timeFarmers can spend less time on paperwork, thanks to a new data sharing agreement between DairyNZ’s DairyBase and sector partner LIC’s MINDA® software
Media releases•11 Aug 2026
•3 min read
DairyBase and MINDA integration saves farmers timeFarmers can spend less time on paperwork, thanks to a new data sharing agreement between DairyNZ’s DairyBase and sector partner LIC’s MINDA® software
Media releases•11 Aug 2026
•3 min read
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Workplace productivity case studyA 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
Workplace productivity case study
A 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
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Foot-and-mouth disease travel risk and simple biosecurity tips | Ep. 130Foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease isn’t in New Zealand, but overseas travel can bring risk closer to the farm gate. Learn what to ask visitors, what to check, and the simple biosecurity steps that can help protect your herd, team and business.
Biosecurity
•05 Aug 2026
•31:49 min
Foot-and-mouth disease travel risk and simple biosecurity tips | Ep. 130
Foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease isn’t in New Zealand, but overseas travel can bring risk closer to the farm gate. Learn what to ask visitors, what to check, and the simple biosecurity steps that can help protect your herd, team and business.
Biosecurity
•05 Aug 2026
•31:49 min
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Plantain programme delivers strongest evidence yet for reducing nitrogen lossesNew results from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice programme provide further evidence that incorporating plantain into dairy pastures can help reduce nitrogen losses to freshwater while maintaining milk production and farm profitability.
Media releases•3 Aug 2026
•3 min read
Plantain programme delivers strongest evidence yet for reducing nitrogen lossesNew results from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice programme provide further evidence that incorporating plantain into dairy pastures can help reduce nitrogen losses to freshwater while maintaining milk production and farm profitability.
Media releases•3 Aug 2026
•3 min read
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Lincoln and Massey plantain farmlet and grazing trialsAs part of the DairyNZ-led Plantain Potency and Practice programme, trials at Lincoln and Massey universities tested how plantain affects nitrogen leaching, pasture persistence and farm productivity under different soil and climate conditions.
Research•10 min read
Lincoln and Massey plantain farmlet and grazing trials
As part of the DairyNZ-led Plantain Potency and Practice programme, trials at Lincoln and Massey universities tested how plantain affects nitrogen leaching, pasture persistence and farm productivity under different soil and climate conditions.
Research•10 min read
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DairyNZ welcomes significant improvements to resource management reformsDairyNZ has welcomed significant improvements made to the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill through the select committee process, while saying further work is needed to ensure the new system enables practical on farm decision making.
Media releases•20 Jul 2026
•2 min read
DairyNZ welcomes significant improvements to resource management reformsDairyNZ has welcomed significant improvements made to the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill through the select committee process, while saying further work is needed to ensure the new system enables practical on farm decision making.
Media releases•20 Jul 2026
•2 min read
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Western SouthlandSuccess for this Western Southland farm is driven by a simple, pasture based farm system that is implemented by excellent farm staff. Good farm and strong financial management ensures operating expenses remain below industry average.
Research•10 min read
Western Southland
Success for this Western Southland farm is driven by a simple, pasture based farm system that is implemented by excellent farm staff. Good farm and strong financial management ensures operating expenses remain below industry average.
Research•10 min read
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DairyBase helps farmers stay on top of their numbersSigning up to a benchmarking tool is not about competition, but about improving collectively, say Ximena Puig and Alvaro Luzardo who are 50-50 sharemilkers at a 164-hectare (effective) dairy farm in Eketāhuna in the Lower North Island.
Media releases•16 Jul 2026
•2 min read
DairyBase helps farmers stay on top of their numbersSigning up to a benchmarking tool is not about competition, but about improving collectively, say Ximena Puig and Alvaro Luzardo who are 50-50 sharemilkers at a 164-hectare (effective) dairy farm in Eketāhuna in the Lower North Island.
Media releases•16 Jul 2026
•2 min read
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Thinking about solar? Start here | Ep. 129
Could solar work on your farm? Hear from Chris McArthur from EECA and dairy farmer Rhys Mackenzie about where solar and batteries add value, and what to think about before you invest.
Environment
•08 Jul 2026
•23:48 min
Thinking about solar? Start here | Ep. 129
Could solar work on your farm? Hear from Chris McArthur from EECA and dairy farmer Rhys Mackenzie about where solar and batteries add value, and what to think about before you invest.
Environment
•08 Jul 2026
•23:48 min
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Technology to support mastitis detectionMastitis can be a significant cost on dairy farms, making timely detection important. There are mastitis detection tools and technologies available in New Zealand that can support, but not replace, good mastitis management and farmer judgement.
Animal•3 min read
Technology to support mastitis detection
Mastitis can be a significant cost on dairy farms, making timely detection important. There are mastitis detection tools and technologies available in New Zealand that can support, but not replace, good mastitis management and farmer judgement.
Animal•3 min read
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Animal movementsMoving animals on and off farm has its risks. A common way for mastitis bacteria to be introduced into a herd is in the udders of cows that are brought in. These bacteria can spread rapidly through a herd, so it is important to mitigate risk factors.
Animal•3 min read
Animal movements
Moving animals on and off farm has its risks. A common way for mastitis bacteria to be introduced into a herd is in the udders of cows that are brought in. These bacteria can spread rapidly through a herd, so it is important to mitigate risk factors.
Animal•3 min read
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In 10 | When farmers lead changeIn this episode of Talking Dairy In 10, Stu shares what inspired him to take action on his farm and across the Mangati Stream catchment, where once degraded, weed-choked waterways are now thriving ecosystems.
Environment
•18 Jun 2026
•15:18 min
In 10 | When farmers lead change
In this episode of Talking Dairy In 10, Stu shares what inspired him to take action on his farm and across the Mangati Stream catchment, where once degraded, weed-choked waterways are now thriving ecosystems.
Environment
•18 Jun 2026
•15:18 min
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Inside Dairy | The model and the method: study highlights a different way of farmingA partnership of two couples, who are also friends, shares insights with DairyNZ researchers as they explore practical ways to drive workplace productivity on-farm.
Inside Dairy•16 Jun 2026
•5 min read
Inside Dairy | The model and the method: study highlights a different way of farmingA partnership of two couples, who are also friends, shares insights with DairyNZ researchers as they explore practical ways to drive workplace productivity on-farm.
Inside Dairy•16 Jun 2026
•5 min read
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Inside Dairy | Unlocking tech’s potential in our unique dairy landscapeDr Jenny Jago, science partnerships and impact advisor at DairyNZ, says the pasture-based nature of New Zealand’s dairy system sets it apart globally – and should shape how technology is developed and adopted on-farm.
Inside Dairy•16 Jun 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy | Unlocking tech’s potential in our unique dairy landscapeDr Jenny Jago, science partnerships and impact advisor at DairyNZ, says the pasture-based nature of New Zealand’s dairy system sets it apart globally – and should shape how technology is developed and adopted on-farm.
Inside Dairy•16 Jun 2026
•2 min read
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Mastitis basicsMastitis is one of the most common and costly animal health issues on dairy farms. Understanding the basics will help you protect cow health, maintain milk quality, and do your job confidently in the milking shed.
Animal•3 min read
Mastitis basics
Mastitis is one of the most common and costly animal health issues on dairy farms. Understanding the basics will help you protect cow health, maintain milk quality, and do your job confidently in the milking shed.
Animal•3 min read
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Plan ahead for El NinoUnderstand what El Niño could mean for your farm and region, with practical advice to plan early, manage feed and water, protect animal welfare, and use tools and support to prepare for changing conditions.
Support•4 min read
Plan ahead for El Nino
Understand what El Niño could mean for your farm and region, with practical advice to plan early, manage feed and water, protect animal welfare, and use tools and support to prepare for changing conditions.
Support•4 min read
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Inside Dairy - Te Ao Māori values a lesson from insightful surveyA research partnership shines a light on deep-rooted practices that inform the way Māori farmers nurture the land and the relationships linked to it.
Inside Dairy•22 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Te Ao Māori values a lesson from insightful surveyA research partnership shines a light on deep-rooted practices that inform the way Māori farmers nurture the land and the relationships linked to it.
Inside Dairy•22 May 2026
•3 min read
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WellbeingFarming can be an amazing job – but it can also be stressful and demanding. Discover how to spot the signs of burnout and stress, how to stay well, and where to find help when it's needed.
People•2 min read
Wellbeing
Farming can be an amazing job – but it can also be stressful and demanding. Discover how to spot the signs of burnout and stress, how to stay well, and where to find help when it's needed.
People•2 min read
