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  • Adam Duker
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    Senior environment specialist

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    Adam Duker

    Senior environment specialist

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    Jane Muir

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  • Winter Grazing Toolbox Hero Image 2
    Winter grazing tools

    Successful wintering systems require thought and planning through the seasons to reduce soil and phosphorus loss, helping to protect water quality, maintain productive soils, and support the long-term sustainability of your farm.

    Winter grazing tools

    Winter Grazing Toolbox Hero Image 2

    Successful wintering systems require thought and planning through the seasons to reduce soil and phosphorus loss, helping to protect water quality, maintain productive soils, and support the long-term sustainability of your farm.

  • Inside Dairy May July 2025 A Practical Approach To Freshwater Policy Wetland Image
    Inside Dairy: A practical approach to freshwater policy

    Farmers need certainty about the rules they must follow and the clear, measurable outcomes they should be aiming for.

    Inside Dairy

    16 May 2025

    2 min read

    Inside Dairy: A practical approach to freshwater policy
    Inside Dairy May July 2025 A Practical Approach To Freshwater Policy Wetland Image

    Farmers need certainty about the rules they must follow and the clear, measurable outcomes they should be aiming for.

    Inside Dairy

    16 May 2025

    2 min read

  • Inside Dairy Feb April 2025 Waterway Health Is Taking Root Cate And Belinda OG 1200X630
    Inside Dairy: Waterway health is taking root

    Contaminant reduction is central to improving water quality, but we also need to take a more holistic approach to better address the overall health of waterways, including things like riparian planting.

    Inside Dairy

    20 Mar 2025

    2 min read

    Inside Dairy: Waterway health is taking root
    Inside Dairy Feb April 2025 Waterway Health Is Taking Root Cate And Belinda OG 1200X630

    Contaminant reduction is central to improving water quality, but we also need to take a more holistic approach to better address the overall health of waterways, including things like riparian planting.

    Inside Dairy

    20 Mar 2025

    2 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    $10 payout - now what? | Ep. 95

    It’s been a season of shifting gears - high costs, cautious optimism, then a lift in milk prices and easing interest rates. With a new financial year just around the corner, Mark Storey and Paul Bird look at what’s on the horizon for next season.

    Business

    19 Mar 2025

    22:59 min

    $10 payout - now what? | Ep. 95

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    It’s been a season of shifting gears - high costs, cautious optimism, then a lift in milk prices and easing interest rates. With a new financial year just around the corner, Mark Storey and Paul Bird look at what’s on the horizon for next season.

    Business

    19 Mar 2025

    22:59 min

  • Dr Charlotte Reed December 2024 1500Wide
    DairyNZ scientist receives 2024 Australasian Emerging Scientist Award

    DairyNZ Hamilton-based scientist Charlotte Reed has received the 2024 Australasian Dairy Science Symposium Emerging Scientist Award in Christchurch last week.

    Media releases

    5 Dec 2024

    1 min read

    DairyNZ scientist receives 2024 Australasian Emerging Scientist Award
    Dr Charlotte Reed December 2024 1500Wide

    DairyNZ Hamilton-based scientist Charlotte Reed has received the 2024 Australasian Dairy Science Symposium Emerging Scientist Award in Christchurch last week.

    Media releases

    5 Dec 2024

    1 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    Dairy’s economic outlook and what it means for farmers | Ep. 88

    Hear about dairy’s economic outlook and what it means for farmers with Mark Storey and Mark Speight. We also cover the impacts of adverse weather on farm systems and how farmers down south are coping with a tough spring this season.

    Business

    30 Oct 2024

    26:39 min

    Dairy’s economic outlook and what it means for farmers | Ep. 88

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    Hear about dairy’s economic outlook and what it means for farmers with Mark Storey and Mark Speight. We also cover the impacts of adverse weather on farm systems and how farmers down south are coping with a tough spring this season.

    Business

    30 Oct 2024

    26:39 min

  • Eon Tracker Image OG
    Farms nearly back in black: DairyNZ Econ Tracker

    The outlook for dairy farms this season is better than anticipated, as emphasised in the latest DairyNZ Econ Tracker update.

    Media releases

    16 Sep 2024

    2 min read

    Farms nearly back in black: DairyNZ Econ Tracker
    Eon Tracker Image OG

    The outlook for dairy farms this season is better than anticipated, as emphasised in the latest DairyNZ Econ Tracker update.

    Media releases

    16 Sep 2024

    2 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Ep.84

    Hear about new insights on milking frequency and regional trends, and experiences from some farmers who have been using once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation this season.

    Milking

    04 Sep 2024

    30:01 min

    New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Ep.84

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    Hear about new insights on milking frequency and regional trends, and experiences from some farmers who have been using once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation this season.

    Milking

    04 Sep 2024

    30:01 min

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    Thriving after calving: Key cow care and recovery tips | Ep. 82

    In this episode, Jac McGowan and Mitch Cooper, veterinarian and DairyNZ’s Senior Technical and Policy Advisor, discuss how to prevent and manage down cows during calving season. Get practical tips on how to recognise early signs, treatment and care.

    Animal

    07 Aug 2024

    23:14 min

    Thriving after calving: Key cow care and recovery tips | Ep. 82

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    In this episode, Jac McGowan and Mitch Cooper, veterinarian and DairyNZ’s Senior Technical and Policy Advisor, discuss how to prevent and manage down cows during calving season. Get practical tips on how to recognise early signs, treatment and care.

    Animal

    07 Aug 2024

    23:14 min

  • Biosecurity HPAI Image 1500X1000
    High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI)

    The risk of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) or bird flu is low for New Zealand but dairy farmers need to be vigilant and practice good biosecurity.

    Biosecurity

    3 min read

    High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI)

    Biosecurity HPAI Image 1500X1000

    The risk of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) or bird flu is low for New Zealand but dairy farmers need to be vigilant and practice good biosecurity.

    Biosecurity

    3 min read

  • Wintering Luke Templeton Southland Dairy Farmer 1500X1000
    Inside Dairy: Best practice tips on wintering

    With the winter season fast approaching, DairyNZ lead adviser Justin Kitto shares some great results from the annual wintering survey and some ideas on how to achieve good practice.

    Inside Dairy

    1 May 2024

    3 min read

    Inside Dairy: Best practice tips on wintering
    Wintering Luke Templeton Southland Dairy Farmer 1500X1000

    With the winter season fast approaching, DairyNZ lead adviser Justin Kitto shares some great results from the annual wintering survey and some ideas on how to achieve good practice.

    Inside Dairy

    1 May 2024

    3 min read

  • Farm workers riding farm motorbikes along a farm track wearing helmets.
    Payroll

    Managing payroll is an essential part of the dairy farming business. Putting the right systems and processes in place can ensure you pay your employees correctly while meeting payroll compliance requirements.

    People

    3 min read

    Payroll

    Farm workers riding farm motorbikes along a farm track wearing helmets.

    Managing payroll is an essential part of the dairy farming business. Putting the right systems and processes in place can ensure you pay your employees correctly while meeting payroll compliance requirements.

    People

    3 min read

  • A close up of a dairy farmer in overalls holding an iPad.
    Tactics for managing your farm business

    Maintaining profitability in dairy farming is a challenge, especially with increasing costs. The page provides guidance and tips from seasoned farmers on how to manage your farm's budget effectively.

    Business

    3 min read

    Tactics for managing your farm business

    A close up of a dairy farmer in overalls holding an iPad.

    Maintaining profitability in dairy farming is a challenge, especially with increasing costs. The page provides guidance and tips from seasoned farmers on how to manage your farm's budget effectively.

    Business

    3 min read

  • Dairynz LIC Dairy Stats Image 1500 Wide
    Dairy production stable despite climate conditions

    Dairy sector production has held strong in the face of difficult climate conditions throughout the 2022/23 season.

    Media releases

    14 Dec 2023

    2 min read

    Dairy production stable despite climate conditions
    Dairynz LIC Dairy Stats Image 1500 Wide

    Dairy sector production has held strong in the face of difficult climate conditions throughout the 2022/23 season.

    Media releases

    14 Dec 2023

    2 min read

  • Body Condition Scoring
    BCS Calibration Events

    To maintain Certified Body Condition Score Assessor status you need to attend a calibration event annually after passing the BCS assessment.

    Support

    BCS Calibration Events

    Body Condition Scoring

    To maintain Certified Body Condition Score Assessor status you need to attend a calibration event annually after passing the BCS assessment.

    Support
  • An aerial photo of a New Zealand dairy farm
    DairyNZ Office Locations

    Need to visit or contact a DairyNZ office? Get full addresses, phone numbers, and maps for our head office in Waikato and our regional locations from Northland to Southland. Reach out to your local team today.

    DairyNZ Office Locations

    An aerial photo of a New Zealand dairy farm

    Need to visit or contact a DairyNZ office? Get full addresses, phone numbers, and maps for our head office in Waikato and our regional locations from Northland to Southland. Reach out to your local team today.

  • A set of milking equipment arranged by sections
    Dry Off

    Planning a proper dry-off on your farm can have significant impacts for the coming season, including how and when to start drying off cows. The page outlines essential steps for a smooth dry-off process.

    Animal

    2 min read

    Dry Off

    A set of milking equipment arranged by sections

    Planning a proper dry-off on your farm can have significant impacts for the coming season, including how and when to start drying off cows. The page outlines essential steps for a smooth dry-off process.

    Animal

    2 min read

  • A close-up of a tractor wheel on gravel
    Guiding principles

    Financial success in the dairy industry involves five steps. First, you need a motivating dream or purpose. This will encourage you to save money, invest wisely, and work harder.

    Business

    4 min read

    Guiding principles

    A close-up of a tractor wheel on gravel

    Financial success in the dairy industry involves five steps. First, you need a motivating dream or purpose. This will encourage you to save money, invest wisely, and work harder.

    Business

    4 min read