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Total results 1081
Search results for "Dairy sector and people"
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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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NewsThe latest DairyNZ media releases, articles and project updates.
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Good dairy stockmanshipPractical information on heifer training, drenching, and tail care to strengthen dairy farming through effective stockmanship and animal care.
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Farm Management Calendar
This calendar contains information to assist you in managing important activities and tasks on your dairy farm.
Resources
•Planning
•Farm Management Calendar

This calendar contains information to assist you in managing important activities and tasks on your dairy farm.
Resources
•Planning
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Precision Dairy Farming Series: Revisit the highlights and join the conversations shaping dairy tomorrow | Ep. 1Relive the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Hear experts reflect on key ideas shaping the future of dairy in this first episode of our new series.
Animal
•31 Dec 2025
•18:21 min
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Revisit the highlights and join the conversations shaping dairy tomorrow | Ep. 1

Relive the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Hear experts reflect on key ideas shaping the future of dairy in this first episode of our new series.
Animal
•31 Dec 2025
•18:21 min
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Expert insights to grow productive farm workplaces and what to expect at the People Expos | Ep. 93The People Expos are coming! Get practical tips to boost farm productivity and build a strong team. Hear from Jules Benton and Shamubeel Eaqub on what’s in store. Listen now, then register for a free event near you at dairynz.co.nz/peopleexpo.
People
•19 Feb 2025
•19:09 min
Expert insights to grow productive farm workplaces and what to expect at the People Expos | Ep. 93

The People Expos are coming! Get practical tips to boost farm productivity and build a strong team. Hear from Jules Benton and Shamubeel Eaqub on what’s in store. Listen now, then register for a free event near you at dairynz.co.nz/peopleexpo.
People
•19 Feb 2025
•19:09 min
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Dairy Beef Opportunities, Canterbury, Sharemilkers Ben and Allie KingRead how, Ben and Allie King revisit their mating programmes and farm setup to look at how they can improve calf-rearing practices.
Research•10 min read
Dairy Beef Opportunities, Canterbury, Sharemilkers Ben and Allie King

Read how, Ben and Allie King revisit their mating programmes and farm setup to look at how they can improve calf-rearing practices.
Research•10 min read
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Siting of dairy relative to main farm race and tanker access
Optimise the race and dairy layout for cow flow and functionality.
Resources
•Milking
•Siting of dairy relative to main farm race and tanker access
Optimise the race and dairy layout for cow flow and functionality.
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•Milking
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Dairy Herd Testing Equipment Approval Procedures and Production Data Standards
An overview of the background and rationale to the approach taken to the herd testing standards and guidelines.
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•Animal
•Dairy Herd Testing Equipment Approval Procedures and Production Data Standards
An overview of the background and rationale to the approach taken to the herd testing standards and guidelines.
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•Animal
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Benchmarking Genetic Progress Across Dairy Industries in the Eras Before and During Genomics
This report compares genetic trends from the dairy industries of Europe, North America, and Oceania using data either publicly available or supplied by the breeding organizations of the countries concerned.
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•Breeding decisions
•Benchmarking Genetic Progress Across Dairy Industries in the Eras Before and During Genomics

This report compares genetic trends from the dairy industries of Europe, North America, and Oceania using data either publicly available or supplied by the breeding organizations of the countries concerned.
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•Breeding decisions
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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 landscape
Dr 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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Inside dairy - Practical guidance for solar on farmsSolar and battery systems are helping dairy farms save on energy, reduce emissions, and keep operations running smoothly.
Inside Dairy•18 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside dairy - Practical guidance for solar on farms
Solar and battery systems are helping dairy farms save on energy, reduce emissions, and keep operations running smoothly.
Inside Dairy•18 May 2026
•3 min read
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Using plantain in RotoruaPlantain is a low-cost option for Rotorua dairy farmers to reduce nitrogen leaching and help meet environmental targets. Adding it into pastures through annual broadcasting can significantly lower nitrogen losses while maintaining profitability.
Research•7 min read
Using plantain in Rotorua

Plantain is a low-cost option for Rotorua dairy farmers to reduce nitrogen leaching and help meet environmental targets. Adding it into pastures through annual broadcasting can significantly lower nitrogen losses while maintaining profitability.
Research•7 min read
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Precision Dairy Farming Series: Farmers adopting tech – wins, challenges, and lessons | Ep. 2Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Hear Sharn Roskam and Stu Taylor share their experience and key insights from adopting different farm tech.
Animal
•14 Jan 2026
•18:59 min
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Farmers adopting tech – wins, challenges, and lessons | Ep. 2

Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Hear Sharn Roskam and Stu Taylor share their experience and key insights from adopting different farm tech.
Animal
•14 Jan 2026
•18:59 min
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Progressing Dairy Events - Better Every SeasonProgressing Dairy Events bring farmers, DairyNZ experts, and scientists together to share what’s working – and why – so we can all get a little better every season. These on-farm events combine real experience, science, and practical tools.
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Wearables and repro – what the data tells us | Ep. 103More farmers are using wearables for heat detection and to ease pressure on skilled people at mating time. But do they lift repro results? Hear what the research says in this episode with DairyNZ’s Paul Edwards and CowSmart vet Line Ferriman.
Research
•09 Jul 2025
•24:39 min
Wearables and repro – what the data tells us | Ep. 103

More farmers are using wearables for heat detection and to ease pressure on skilled people at mating time. But do they lift repro results? Hear what the research says in this episode with DairyNZ’s Paul Edwards and CowSmart vet Line Ferriman.
Research
•09 Jul 2025
•24:39 min


