The latest DairyNZ Economic Survey continues to emphasise that dairy farmers have been battling with inflation, with the report showing an ongoing change in the make-up of expenses and the impacts this has had on dairy farm businesses.

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

On New Zealand dairy farms, fertility doesn’t just affect reproduction – it has a flow on effect for milk production, workload, costs and long term sustainability.

North Canterbury farmer Adam Williamson has been appointed DairyNZ’s associate director for 2026/27.

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.

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

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

DairyNZ is inviting farmers to see some of their levy in action on its Waikato research farms as part of the Annual Meeting proceedings this year.

Gareth and Hayley Lewis are among 49 farmers Dairy Holdings has helped to own a farm of their own. They share the lessons learnt along the way.