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Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Chris Nigel and Ross Rathgen (Canterbury)The Rathgen family run a mixed dairy and arable farm system in St Andrews.
Research•13 min read
Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Chris Nigel and Ross Rathgen (Canterbury)
Research•13 min read
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TPV and minimum wage calculator
The Total Package Value and Minimum Wage calculator helps you determine the minimum allowable salary for the expected hours of work.
Tools & Apps•People•TPV and minimum wage calculator
The Total Package Value and Minimum Wage calculator helps you determine the minimum allowable salary for the expected hours of work.
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Job Competitiveness Calculator
To help employers create competitive farm assistant job offers, DairyNZ has created a 'Job Competitiveness Calculator'.
Tools & Apps•Business•Job Competitiveness Calculator
To help employers create competitive farm assistant job offers, DairyNZ has created a 'Job Competitiveness Calculator'.
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Pasture and Crop Eaten Calculator
Calculating your pasture and crop eaten figure. This 5-step assessment allows you to calculate this figure for your chosen season.
Tools & Apps•Feed•Pasture and Crop Eaten Calculator
Calculating your pasture and crop eaten figure. This 5-step assessment allows you to calculate this figure for your chosen season.
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DairyNZ Directors Election and AGMAre you looking for the next step in your governance journey? Nominations are now open for positions on the 2026/27 DairyNZ Board and Directors’ Remuneration Committee.
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Sponsorship and funding applicationsDairyNZ supports a number of key industry partners, initiatives and community activities where a clear benefit to New Zealand dairy farmers is evident.
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Starch Based Supplements and ReproductionA large-scale study determined that starch-based supplements did not provide reproductive benefits relative to fibre-based supplements when cows were fed the same amount of energy.
Research•2 min read
Starch Based Supplements and Reproduction

A large-scale study determined that starch-based supplements did not provide reproductive benefits relative to fibre-based supplements when cows were fed the same amount of energy.
Research•2 min read
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Scholarships and internshipsDairyNZ awards outstanding students with a particular interest in dairying opportunities through the DairyNZ Postgraduate Scholarship.
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Crisis and adverse eventsInformation to help you prepare your business for adverse events and overcome them.
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Employment admin and legal requirementsWhen 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.
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Waterbodies and wetlandsDairy farmers play an important role in protecting waterways. There are many things you can do on farm to improve or maintain water quality.
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Land and soilThe 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.
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Nutrients and contaminantsBeing prepared for the future means 'knowing your numbers' in relation to both profit and environmental performance indicators to give clarity on potential adaption required for your farm system.
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Cow Reproduction and MatingDairy 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.
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Live from Fieldays: Striking the balance – mental health and wellbeing | Ep. 55Our guests Matte Kirk and Kelly Dickey share their thoughts on mental wellness in the rural sector. Are farmers getting better at talking about how they’re feeling? Why is getting off the farm so important?
People
•21 Jun 2023
•20:57 min
Live from Fieldays: Striking the balance – mental health and wellbeing | Ep. 55

Our guests Matte Kirk and Kelly Dickey share their thoughts on mental wellness in the rural sector. Are farmers getting better at talking about how they’re feeling? Why is getting off the farm so important?
People
•21 Jun 2023
•20:57 min
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Tailwinds, headwinds and opportunities for NZ dairy | Ep. 45Covid-19, the Ukraine War and extreme weather events have created ongoing disruption globally and locally, with knock-on effects for New Zealand’s dairy sector.
Business
•15 Mar 2023
•40:34 min
Tailwinds, headwinds and opportunities for NZ dairy | Ep. 45

Covid-19, the Ukraine War and extreme weather events have created ongoing disruption globally and locally, with knock-on effects for New Zealand’s dairy sector.
Business
•15 Mar 2023
•40:34 min
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Contract milking part 2: investigating a job offer | Ep. 39How do you figure out if a contract milking position is the right one for you? What things should you be asking the farm owner, what do you look for on the farm, and what are some common mistakes to avoid?
Business
•14 Dec 2022
•24:12 min
Contract milking part 2: investigating a job offer | Ep. 39

How do you figure out if a contract milking position is the right one for you? What things should you be asking the farm owner, what do you look for on the farm, and what are some common mistakes to avoid?
Business
•14 Dec 2022
•24:12 min
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How fodder beet’s use has evolved based on farm experiences and research findings | Ep. 31Fodder beet offers many benefits as an alternative crop to brassicas, but it also presents risks and challenges. So, what can we learn from recent research about how to deal with those risks and challenges?
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•24 Aug 2022
•36:02 min
How fodder beet’s use has evolved based on farm experiences and research findings | Ep. 31

Fodder beet offers many benefits as an alternative crop to brassicas, but it also presents risks and challenges. So, what can we learn from recent research about how to deal with those risks and challenges?
Feed
•24 Aug 2022
•36:02 min
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Down Cows, Peter and Diane Miedema (Waikato)Waikato farmer Peter Miedema and his InCalf Adviser Katrina Roberts explain how down cow issues led to the uncovering of a widespread magnesium deficiency in his herd.
Research•5 min read
Down Cows, Peter and Diane Miedema (Waikato)

Waikato farmer Peter Miedema and his InCalf Adviser Katrina Roberts explain how down cow issues led to the uncovering of a widespread magnesium deficiency in his herd.
Research•5 min read
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Rural Professional HubThe hub is the go-to resource for rural professionals supporting New Zealand’s dairy sector. You’ll find up-to-date tools, research, and insights tailored to help you work with farmers to make informed decisions.