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New tools for reducing methane | Ep. 24Methane is a big topic and it’s a pressing concern for our sector. We need to reduce our emissions, while improving profitability – but how? In this episode we dig into the research DairyNZ’s doing in this area.
Environment
•13 Apr 2022
•26:19 min
New tools for reducing methane | Ep. 24

Methane is a big topic and it’s a pressing concern for our sector. We need to reduce our emissions, while improving profitability – but how? In this episode we dig into the research DairyNZ’s doing in this area.
Environment
•13 Apr 2022
•26:19 min
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Kia ora Shobana - from intern to master's studentShobana Reddy joined DairyNZ as an intern in 2019 and has continued to be part of the DairyNZ whānau in her role as a Research Technician.
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Kia ora Holly - from intern to master's studentHolly Hay (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Turumakina) kick-started her dairying career through DairyNZ by taking up a Māori summer internship as an undergraduate, before becoming a casual research technician.
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Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 2: Target table
Work as a team to identify an activity to focus on (e.g. milking) and use the Target table to identify as many inefficiencies as you can.
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•Workplace efficiency
•Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 2: Target table

Work as a team to identify an activity to focus on (e.g. milking) and use the Target table to identify as many inefficiencies as you can.
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•Workplace efficiency
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Facts and Figures
Facts and Figures - a quick reference guide for New Zealand dairy farmers is a handy compilation of established research and practical knowledge.
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•Dairy Sector
•Facts and Figures

Facts and Figures - a quick reference guide for New Zealand dairy farmers is a handy compilation of established research and practical knowledge.
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•Dairy Sector
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Precision Dairy Farming Series: Inside Ireland’s dairy tech trends | Ep. 3Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Teagasc researchers Dr Bernadette O’Brien and Dr Lisa Parce share the latest on tech adoption on Irish dairy farms.
Animal
•28 Jan 2026
•11:43 min
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Inside Ireland’s dairy tech trends | Ep. 3

Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Teagasc researchers Dr Bernadette O’Brien and Dr Lisa Parce share the latest on tech adoption on Irish dairy farms.
Animal
•28 Jan 2026
•11:43 min
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How farmers are using artificial intelligence and what the future holds | Ep. 116Researchers share how dairy farmers are using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and the benefits, risks and opportunities.
Animal
•21 Jan 2026
•34:46 min
How farmers are using artificial intelligence and what the future holds | Ep. 116

Researchers share how dairy farmers are using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and the benefits, risks and opportunities.
Animal
•21 Jan 2026
•34:46 min
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Inside Dairy - Working towards cooler cowsDairyNZ researchers have mapped regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures, and are developing resources to help farmers mitigate the effects of excessive heat load on their animals, which can impact feed intake and milk production.
Inside Dairy•9 Dec 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Working towards cooler cows
DairyNZ researchers have mapped regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures, and are developing resources to help farmers mitigate the effects of excessive heat load on their animals, which can impact feed intake and milk production.
Inside Dairy•9 Dec 2025
•4 min read
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LinersThe teat cup liner is the part of the milking machine that touches the cow's teat, significantly affecting milking performance, udder and teat health.
Milking•7 min read
Liners

The teat cup liner is the part of the milking machine that touches the cow's teat, significantly affecting milking performance, udder and teat health.
Milking•7 min read
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Lincoln Uni Dairy FarmLincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) is managed by the South Island Dairying Development Centre (SIDDC), representing its six partner organisations.
Research•1 min read
Lincoln Uni Dairy Farm

Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) is managed by the South Island Dairying Development Centre (SIDDC), representing its six partner organisations.
Research•1 min read
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Regional ProjectsDairyNZ works with farmers to improve productivity, resource use efficiency, sustainability and profitability.
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Science ProjectsDairyNZ’s science projects are designed to help farmers become more internationally competitive, locally responsible and regionally resilient. Here’s an overview of our current and past research.
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Case StudiesWant to see how the top operators are managing their farms? This section covers case studies for budgeting, milking, environmental impacts, and animal management.
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View from the Cowshed
DairyNZ has analysed survey results to share some farmers views on the outlook and challenges affecting them as they look to the future.
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•Dairy Sector
•View from the Cowshed

DairyNZ has analysed survey results to share some farmers views on the outlook and challenges affecting them as they look to the future.
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•Dairy Sector
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Tararua farmers lead the way
In 2018, faced with the need to make significant environmental improvements to comply with regulatory requirements, farmers and the community teamed up in a five-year research project aimed at reducing their environmental footprint and improving water quality in the region.
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•Environment
•Tararua farmers lead the way

In 2018, faced with the need to make significant environmental improvements to comply with regulatory requirements, farmers and the community teamed up in a five-year research project aimed at reducing their environmental footprint and improving water quality in the region.
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•Environment
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View from the cowshed
As New Zealand approaches the 2023 national election, DairyNZ has analysed survey results to explore how future policymakers can support farmers.
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•Dairy Sector
•View from the cowshed

As New Zealand approaches the 2023 national election, DairyNZ has analysed survey results to explore how future policymakers can support farmers.
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•Dairy Sector
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Workplace Productivity Survey 2023 report
The Workplace Productivity Study was designed to look at productivity and workplace practices on a deeper level.
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•Research
•Workplace Productivity Survey 2023 report

The Workplace Productivity Study was designed to look at productivity and workplace practices on a deeper level.
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•Research
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Technology and Workplace Practices Survey report
The latest survey completed in May 2023 shows automation investments remain a focus for farmers, but wearables are on the rise.
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•Research
•Technology and Workplace Practices Survey report

The latest survey completed in May 2023 shows automation investments remain a focus for farmers, but wearables are on the rise.
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•Research
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Milk Production From OAD
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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•Milking
•Milk Production From OAD
Proceedings of The Once-a-Day Milking Conference.
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•Milking
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Silage quality and feed value of chopped willow and poplar
Investigating silage quality and feed value of chopped willow and poplar material in the Waikato in autumn 2021
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•Environment
•Silage quality and feed value of chopped willow and poplar
Investigating silage quality and feed value of chopped willow and poplar material in the Waikato in autumn 2021
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•Environment
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