Total results 766
Total results 766
Search results for "Dairy technology"
-
Inside Dairy | The hidden cost of chasing extra milkTo understand the cost of marginal milk – the milksolids produced from extra supplementary feed – Northland Dairy Development Trust led a multi-year trial, supported by DairyNZ and other partners.
Inside Dairy•7 Sep 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy | The hidden cost of chasing extra milkTo understand the cost of marginal milk – the milksolids produced from extra supplementary feed – Northland Dairy Development Trust led a multi-year trial, supported by DairyNZ and other partners.
Inside Dairy•7 Sep 2026
•3 min read
-
Freshwater Farm PlansDairy farmers will see a simpler, more practical and lower-cost Freshwater Farm Plan system under changes released by the Government.
Regulation•3 min read
Freshwater Farm Plans
Dairy farmers will see a simpler, more practical and lower-cost Freshwater Farm Plan system under changes released by the Government.
Regulation•3 min read
-
Finding the right role for youAn intro into the roles on a dairy farm, where to find the right role for you, understanding what you need in a job and how you can progress your career in dairy.
People•3 min read
Finding the right role for you
An intro into the roles on a dairy farm, where to find the right role for you, understanding what you need in a job and how you can progress your career in dairy.
People•3 min read
-
In 10 | Spring check-in: How to stay ahead of mastitisSpring mastitis management for dairy farmers: simple checks to help protect cow health, teat health and milk quality.
Animal
•14 Aug 2026
•11:34 min
In 10 | Spring check-in: How to stay ahead of mastitis
Spring mastitis management for dairy farmers: simple checks to help protect cow health, teat health and milk quality.
Animal
•14 Aug 2026
•11:34 min
-
Workplace productivity case studyA 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
Workplace productivity case study
A 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
-
Plantain programme delivers strongest evidence yet for reducing nitrogen lossesNew results from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice programme provide further evidence that incorporating plantain into dairy pastures can help reduce nitrogen losses to freshwater while maintaining milk production and farm profitability.
Media releases•3 Aug 2026
•3 min read
Plantain programme delivers strongest evidence yet for reducing nitrogen lossesNew results from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice programme provide further evidence that incorporating plantain into dairy pastures can help reduce nitrogen losses to freshwater while maintaining milk production and farm profitability.
Media releases•3 Aug 2026
•3 min read
-
Western SouthlandSuccess for this Western Southland farm is driven by a simple, pasture based farm system that is implemented by excellent farm staff. Good farm and strong financial management ensures operating expenses remain below industry average.
Research•10 min read
Western Southland
Success for this Western Southland farm is driven by a simple, pasture based farm system that is implemented by excellent farm staff. Good farm and strong financial management ensures operating expenses remain below industry average.
Research•10 min read
-
DairyBase helps farmers stay on top of their numbersSigning up to a benchmarking tool is not about competition, but about improving collectively, say Ximena Puig and Alvaro Luzardo who are 50-50 sharemilkers at a 164-hectare (effective) dairy farm in Eketāhuna in the Lower North Island.
Media releases•16 Jul 2026
•2 min read
DairyBase helps farmers stay on top of their numbersSigning up to a benchmarking tool is not about competition, but about improving collectively, say Ximena Puig and Alvaro Luzardo who are 50-50 sharemilkers at a 164-hectare (effective) dairy farm in Eketāhuna in the Lower North Island.
Media releases•16 Jul 2026
•2 min read
-
In 10 | Planning your next step - live at People Expo
You don’t need all the answers to start planning what’s next. Live from People Expo, this is a practical Talking Dairy In 10 conversation on progression, succession, and taking the first step.
People
•15 Jul 2026
•08:48 min
In 10 | Planning your next step - live at People Expo
You don’t need all the answers to start planning what’s next. Live from People Expo, this is a practical Talking Dairy In 10 conversation on progression, succession, and taking the first step.
People
•15 Jul 2026
•08:48 min
-
Katie Richardson
DairyBase Data Specialist
-
Thinking about solar? Start here | Ep. 129Could solar work on your farm? Hear from Chris McArthur from EECA and dairy farmer Rhys Mackenzie about where solar and batteries add value, and what to think about before you invest.
Environment
•08 Jul 2026
•23:48 min
Thinking about solar? Start here | Ep. 129
Could solar work on your farm? Hear from Chris McArthur from EECA and dairy farmer Rhys Mackenzie about where solar and batteries add value, and what to think about before you invest.
Environment
•08 Jul 2026
•23:48 min
-
Getting the systems right on biosecurityFor dairy farmers and processors, biosecurity is not an abstract idea to be debated, it’s something they practice every day. While farmers play their role, they are right to expect the right systems and support from government, and sector bodies.
Media releases•3 Jul 2026
•3 min read
Getting the systems right on biosecurityFor dairy farmers and processors, biosecurity is not an abstract idea to be debated, it’s something they practice every day. While farmers play their role, they are right to expect the right systems and support from government, and sector bodies.
Media releases•3 Jul 2026
•3 min read
-
In 10 | When farmers lead change
In this episode of Talking Dairy In 10, Stu shares what inspired him to take action on his farm and across the Mangati Stream catchment, where once degraded, weed-choked waterways are now thriving ecosystems.
Environment
•18 Jun 2026
•15:18 min
In 10 | When farmers lead change
In this episode of Talking Dairy In 10, Stu shares what inspired him to take action on his farm and across the Mangati Stream catchment, where once degraded, weed-choked waterways are now thriving ecosystems.
Environment
•18 Jun 2026
•15:18 min
-
Mastitis basicsMastitis is one of the most common and costly animal health issues on dairy farms. Understanding the basics will help you protect cow health, maintain milk quality, and do your job confidently in the milking shed.
Animal•3 min read
Mastitis basics
Mastitis is one of the most common and costly animal health issues on dairy farms. Understanding the basics will help you protect cow health, maintain milk quality, and do your job confidently in the milking shed.
Animal•3 min read
-
DairyNZ economic update: higher milk price but costs adding pressureDairy farmers continue to enjoy record milk prices, improved production and stronger capital values, but increased costs are starting to bite.
Media releases•3 Jun 2026
•2 min read
DairyNZ economic update: higher milk price but costs adding pressureDairy farmers continue to enjoy record milk prices, improved production and stronger capital values, but increased costs are starting to bite.
Media releases•3 Jun 2026
•2 min read
-
Milking machine careIn typical New Zealand dairy herds, faulty milking equipment is estimated to cause as many as 40-50% of new clinical mastitis cases. Over an extended period, poorly functioning milking machines cause teat damage and increase the risk of infection.
Animal•4 min read
Milking machine care
In typical New Zealand dairy herds, faulty milking equipment is estimated to cause as many as 40-50% of new clinical mastitis cases. Over an extended period, poorly functioning milking machines cause teat damage and increase the risk of infection.
Animal•4 min read
-
Inside Dairy - Three decades of nurturing the landLong before habitat restoration became a buzzword in the dairy sector, Wynn and Tracy Brown set about restoring the environment on their Matamata farm.
Inside Dairy•21 May 2026
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Three decades of nurturing the landLong before habitat restoration became a buzzword in the dairy sector, Wynn and Tracy Brown set about restoring the environment on their Matamata farm.
Inside Dairy•21 May 2026
•4 min read
-
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 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
-
Resources for VeterinariansAs a veterinarian in the dairy industry, your insights help shape resilient, profitable and sustainable farm businesses. To support your work, we offer apps and resources designed to help you analyse, plan, and support farmers with confidence.
Support•2 min read
Resources for Veterinarians
As a veterinarian in the dairy industry, your insights help shape resilient, profitable and sustainable farm businesses. To support your work, we offer apps and resources designed to help you analyse, plan, and support farmers with confidence.
Support•2 min read
-
Inside Dairy - Tracking performance and progress over timeChris and Carla Staples use DairyBase to track performance, compare results with local benchmarks, and plan their pathway through the dairy system.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Tracking performance and progress over timeChris and Carla Staples use DairyBase to track performance, compare results with local benchmarks, and plan their pathway through the dairy system.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•3 min read
