DairyBase is helping contract milkers like Keegan and Catherine Rodley strengthen their financial capability, supporting better decisions today and clearer pathways to sharemilking and farm ownership.

A partnership between DairyNZ, the Government and other sector leaders is engaged in a four-year, $20.9 million programme to expand the dairy-beef sector.

Chris and Carla Staples use DairyBase to track performance, compare results with local benchmarks, and plan their pathway through the dairy system.

Over summer, DairyNZ ran a range of on-farm trials exploring everything from cow behaviour to farm system performance. Lead scientists share a snapshot of what happened in the field, with photos capturing the work in action.

'Just quickly' snippets from the May-July 2026 edition of Inside Dairy

Analysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.

Partnerships with trusted organisations serve to multiply levy gains and boost efficiencies when it comes to providing dairy farmers with the support they need.

How you manage farm profit can set your family and business up for long-term resilience, say DairyNZ business specialists Sarah Brown and Paul Bird.

As farmers take their first steps into the world of artificial intelligence, they are finding that the tech won’t replace experience, but can support decision-making and accelerate tasks.

Science shows that giving calves more milk early boosts growth, resilience and first-lactation performance. Autumn calvers can act now, and updated calf-rearing resources are coming soon.

Early results show methane emissions from grazing cows may be lower than predicted, especially on good-quality spring pasture.

At a Progressing Dairy Event on ‘Wearable data for decisionmaking’ in Waikato last November, farmers shared their experience of the technology.

Farmers are approaching a pivotal period for investment decisions. DairyNZ has just released an updated forecast for the 2025-26 season and its preliminary forecast for 2026-2027 – both portray a favourable outlook for farmers.

To mark International Women’s Day on Sunday, 8 March, we’re celebrating three women from across DairyNZ and sharing their career journeys.

Autumn is the key season for renewing pastures and setting up next season’s feed supply. You’ll get the best results by following these three core principles.

Milksolids production rose last season, largely due to strong milk price incentives, increased imported feed and consistent herd performance across many farms.

'Just quickly' snippets from the February-April 2026 edition of Inside Dairy

Free courses – developed in collaboration with farmers and the dairy sector – help farmers like Emma Blom build practical skills on-farm.

DairyNZ says the Government’s proposed Resource Management Act reform needs further work to ensure it delivers on its intent.

Dairy farmers are encouraged to have their say on whether to continue with a Milksolids Levy in the upcoming vote, which opens on Monday 16 February 2026. Industry-good organisation DairyNZ holds the vote once every six years.