Total results 293
Total results 293
Search results for "Environmental research"
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Inside Dairy: Managing risk in share farmingStructured communication and thoughtful recruitment underpin a strong, collaborative working environment.
Inside Dairy•20 May 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Managing risk in share farmingStructured communication and thoughtful recruitment underpin a strong, collaborative working environment.
Inside Dairy•20 May 2025
•2 min read
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Sustainable farming recognised with DairyNZ awardsThe DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Awards recognises dairy farmers who demonstrate a strong commitment to managing, protecting, and enhancing their environment.
Media releases•14 Apr 2025
•1 min read
Sustainable farming recognised with DairyNZ awardsThe DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Awards recognises dairy farmers who demonstrate a strong commitment to managing, protecting, and enhancing their environment.
Media releases•14 Apr 2025
•1 min read
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Artificial bedding surfacesArtificial surfaces in off-paddock facilities are designed to enhance cow comfort and welfare by providing a suitable environment for resting and other natural behaviours.
Business•3 min read
Artificial bedding surfaces
Artificial surfaces in off-paddock facilities are designed to enhance cow comfort and welfare by providing a suitable environment for resting and other natural behaviours.
Business•3 min read
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DairyNZ celebrates dairy farmer success storiesWinners of DairyNZ’s Sustainability and Stewardship Awards in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have their eyes firmly fixed on progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy.
Media releases•30 Apr 2024
•3 min read
DairyNZ celebrates dairy farmer success storiesWinners of DairyNZ’s Sustainability and Stewardship Awards in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have their eyes firmly fixed on progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy.
Media releases•30 Apr 2024
•3 min read
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Drug and alcohol policy on-farmHaving a drug and alcohol policy in place on your farm is essential to ensure a safe work environment. Learn how to develop this policy, what to do if you suspect an employee is under the influence of drugs, and where to get support.
People•4 min read
Drug and alcohol policy on-farm
Having a drug and alcohol policy in place on your farm is essential to ensure a safe work environment. Learn how to develop this policy, what to do if you suspect an employee is under the influence of drugs, and where to get support.
People•4 min read
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Reducing phosphorus lossPhosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant and animal growth but can harm the environment if not properly managed. There are good farming practices that can help minimise P loss and optimise farm productivity.
Environment•1 min read
Reducing phosphorus loss
Phosphorus (P) is an essential element for plant and animal growth but can harm the environment if not properly managed. There are good farming practices that can help minimise P loss and optimise farm productivity.
Environment•1 min read
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Catchment Group SupportCatchment groups are a great opportunity for you and your local community to work together to enhance and improve the biodiversity, water quality, and community value of your catchment and downstream environment. DairyNZ can help you with your goals.
Support•3 min read
Catchment Group Support
Catchment groups are a great opportunity for you and your local community to work together to enhance and improve the biodiversity, water quality, and community value of your catchment and downstream environment. DairyNZ can help you with your goals.
Support•3 min read
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Plantain partner farm, Steve and Paula Holdem (Rotorua)Farming in the Lake Rotorua catchment means meeting challenging N-loss targets. Knowing they had to do their bit for the environment, Steve and Paula Holdem began looking at tools to reduce their N-loss from their farm.
Research•6 min read
Plantain partner farm, Steve and Paula Holdem (Rotorua)
Farming in the Lake Rotorua catchment means meeting challenging N-loss targets. Knowing they had to do their bit for the environment, Steve and Paula Holdem began looking at tools to reduce their N-loss from their farm.
Research•6 min read
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Budgeting, Justin and Melissa Slattery (East Waikato)Justin and Melissa Slattery have been on their 100 ha farm at Elstow, between Tahuna and Paeroa for 6 years. Their approach to farming is to be good stewards of the environment through having simple systems that are resource efficient.
Research•9 min read
Budgeting, Justin and Melissa Slattery (East Waikato)
Justin and Melissa Slattery have been on their 100 ha farm at Elstow, between Tahuna and Paeroa for 6 years. Their approach to farming is to be good stewards of the environment through having simple systems that are resource efficient.
Research•9 min read
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Dairy stockmanshipDairy stockmanship covers interactions between cows and people, and when practised effectively, creates a safe and efficient work environment; it also improves animal health and production.
Animal•5 min read
Dairy stockmanship
Dairy stockmanship covers interactions between cows and people, and when practised effectively, creates a safe and efficient work environment; it also improves animal health and production.
Animal•5 min read
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Workplace360
Workplace360 is a work environment and leadership assessment tool, designed to help you be the proud owner of a great workplace.
Tools & Apps•People•Workplace360
Workplace360 is a work environment and leadership assessment tool, designed to help you be the proud owner of a great workplace.
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Waste managementRecycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste – reducing the negative effects on the environment and health risks for both people and animals.
Waste management
Recycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste – reducing the negative effects on the environment and health risks for both people and animals.
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Submission on the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill (June 2026)
The intent of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill is to improve the efficiency, clarity, and proportionality of regulatory pathways while maintaining appropriate protections for human health and the environment.
Resources
•Regulations
•Submission on the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill (June 2026)
The intent of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill is to improve the efficiency, clarity, and proportionality of regulatory pathways while maintaining appropriate protections for human health and the environment.
Resources
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Workplace Organisation Decision Tree
A decision tree to help you create an environment that is safe and efficient and focus on what to do with important items so they are where you need them, when you need them.
Resources
•Health and safety
•Workplace Organisation Decision Tree
A decision tree to help you create an environment that is safe and efficient and focus on what to do with important items so they are where you need them, when you need them.
Resources
•Health and safety
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Winter grazingSuccessful wintering systems require thought and planning. All the wintering resources and winter grazing information you need are here.
Winter grazing
Successful wintering systems require thought and planning. All the wintering resources and winter grazing information you need are here.
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IrrigationGood 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.
Irrigation
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.
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Water UseThe demand on water resources continues to grow, making efficient practices more relevant than ever. Everyone has a role to play in saving water. Find out how to review your water use to identify where there's potential for greater efficiency.
Water Use
The demand on water resources continues to grow, making efficient practices more relevant than ever. Everyone has a role to play in saving water. Find out how to review your water use to identify where there's potential for greater efficiency.
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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.
Waterbodies and wetlands
Dairy 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.
Land and soil
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.
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EffluentDairy effluent is a valuable resource which, when managed well, increases pasture production and reduces fertiliser costs.
Effluent
Dairy effluent is a valuable resource which, when managed well, increases pasture production and reduces fertiliser costs.
