With around 41,000 people working on New Zealand dairy farms, understanding what drives workplace productivity is key to improving individual farm and overall sector performance.

DairyNZ is working with farmers to shape a three-year research project on wearable technology, focusing on how data can drive better decisions, improve performance, and lift profitability.

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.

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.

New DairyNZ research, shared at recent joint events with Federated Farmers and FMG, highlights the key factors behind successful contract milking partnerships - and why getting them right matters.

Matching the right treatment to the right cow at dry-off protects herd health and the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics.

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.

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