Managing fertiliser application and rates effectively is critical to a productive dairy farm. This section covers how you can use fertilisers efficiently while minimising environmental impacts.

Correct soil fertility is critical for optimal plant growth.

In this page, you'll find details about different pests and common pests, weeds, and diseases of New Zealand pastures and brasicas.

Good irrigation helps pasture grow better, providing more feed for animals. Whatever the chosen system, it should maximise the amount of pasture grown while using as little water as possible.

The land is one of dairy farmers’ greatest assets and managing it productively and sustainably to reduce sediment and phosphorus loss will add further value to the farm.

Dairy effluent is a valuable resource which, when managed well, increases pasture production and reduces fertiliser costs.

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

This section covers a wide range of information about feed management on dairy farms, including seasonal management, production systems, supplements, crops and pasture types.

If you want more choice in your business, good money management is the bottom line.

Animal management is a critical component of farm profitability and sustainability. From genetics to herd management and more, this section covers topics that will help guide your decisions.

Browse through our winter tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.