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Total results 330
Search results for "Seasonal feed management"
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Winter grazing toolsSuccessful 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.
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Inside Dairy: A practical approach to freshwater policyFarmers 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
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
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Inside Dairy: Waterway health is taking rootContaminant 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
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
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$10 payout - now what? | Ep. 95It’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

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
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DairyNZ scientist receives 2024 Australasian Emerging Scientist AwardDairyNZ 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
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
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Dairy’s economic outlook and what it means for farmers | Ep. 88Hear 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

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
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Farms nearly back in black: DairyNZ Econ TrackerThe 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
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
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New milking frequency trends and the impact of OAD in early lactation | Ep.84Hear 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

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

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
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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)

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
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Inside Dairy: Best practice tips on winteringWith 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
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
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PayrollManaging 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

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
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Tactics for managing your farm businessMaintaining 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

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
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Dairy production stable despite climate conditionsDairy 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
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
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BCS Calibration EventsTo maintain Certified Body Condition Score Assessor status you need to attend a calibration event annually after passing the BCS assessment.
SupportBCS Calibration Events

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

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
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Guiding principlesFinancial 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

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

