Total results 347
Total results 347
Search results for "Transition cows"
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Automatic milking systemsAn Automatic Milking System (AMS) lets cows choose when to be milked by a robotic system without human help. It has a robotic arm and an identification system. When a cow enters, it's checked if she's due for milking.
Milking•19 min read
Automatic milking systems
An Automatic Milking System (AMS) lets cows choose when to be milked by a robotic system without human help. It has a robotic arm and an identification system. When a cow enters, it's checked if she's due for milking.
Milking•19 min read
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Management and operationEffective irrigation management benefits your dairy farm by preserving water quality, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with water supply conditions. Find out how to operate within these conditions efficiently.
Environment•5 min read
Management and operation
Effective irrigation management benefits your dairy farm by preserving water quality, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with water supply conditions. Find out how to operate within these conditions efficiently.
Environment•5 min read
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Effluent system design or upgradeFarm dairy effluent systems manage waste from your dairy farm. Choosing the right system requires professional advice, considering future plans, and picking the right person for the job.
Environment•3 min read
Effluent system design or upgrade
Farm dairy effluent systems manage waste from your dairy farm. Choosing the right system requires professional advice, considering future plans, and picking the right person for the job.
Environment•3 min read
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Blueprints BuildingBuilding a new dairy farm is a complex, time-consuming process that requires careful planning and consideration. This page guides you through the key decisions and factors involved in choosing the type and size of the dairy and yard.
Milking•7 min read
Blueprints Building
Building a new dairy farm is a complex, time-consuming process that requires careful planning and consideration. This page guides you through the key decisions and factors involved in choosing the type and size of the dairy and yard.
Milking•7 min read
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Water meteringWater metering regulations were introduced in 2010 and require any consented water take of 5 litres per second or more to measure and report their water take.
Regulation•2 min read
Water metering
Water metering regulations were introduced in 2010 and require any consented water take of 5 litres per second or more to measure and report their water take.
Regulation•2 min read
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NZIPIMThe NZIPIM Certified Dairy Farm Systems Consultants focus on identifying risks and opportunities on farms through a whole farm systems approach, providing tailored recommendations.
Support•1 min read
NZIPIM
The NZIPIM Certified Dairy Farm Systems Consultants focus on identifying risks and opportunities on farms through a whole farm systems approach, providing tailored recommendations.
Support•1 min read
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Off-Paddock Wintering FacilitiesExploring new, cost-effective off-paddock wintering options for dairy farmers, particularly in the southern South Island, where farmers utilise winter crop grazing.
Research•2 min read
Off-Paddock Wintering Facilities
Exploring new, cost-effective off-paddock wintering options for dairy farmers, particularly in the southern South Island, where farmers utilise winter crop grazing.
Research•2 min read
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Catch CropsThe purpose of a catch crop is to increase annual dry matter production, to take up soil mineral and urine nitrogen and to reduce the risk of leaching or runoff.
Feed•5 min read
Catch Crops
The purpose of a catch crop is to increase annual dry matter production, to take up soil mineral and urine nitrogen and to reduce the risk of leaching or runoff.
Feed•5 min read
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DiseasesThese pages contain information about diseases that are considered biosecurity risks.
Diseases
These pages contain information about diseases that are considered biosecurity risks.
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Herringbone SystemThere’s room to save time in almost all herringbone dairies, the key to improving efficiency is to use a consistent milking routine for all milkers.
Herringbone System
There’s room to save time in almost all herringbone dairies, the key to improving efficiency is to use a consistent milking routine for all milkers.
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FertiliserManaging fertiliser application and rates effectively is critical to a productive dairy farm. This section covers how you can use fertilisers efficiently while minimising environmental impacts.
Fertiliser
Managing fertiliser application and rates effectively is critical to a productive dairy farm. This section covers how you can use fertilisers efficiently while minimising environmental impacts.
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SupplementsTo choose the right supplement for your farm, you need consider the cost of energy (cents/MJ ME), storage, wastage, and feeding logistics.
Supplements
To choose the right supplement for your farm, you need consider the cost of energy (cents/MJ ME), storage, wastage, and feeding logistics.
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IrrigationGood irrigation helps pasture grow better, providing more feed for animals. Whatever the chosen system, it should maximise the amount of pasture grown while using as little water as possible.
Irrigation
Good irrigation helps pasture grow better, providing more feed for animals. Whatever the chosen system, it should maximise the amount of pasture grown while using as little water as possible.
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Submission on the Terms of Reference for the 2026–27 Review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (July 2026)
DairyNZ considers that the Terms of Reference provide an appropriate foundation for the review, however requests that the Terms of Reference be expanded to include the Dairy Industry Regulations 2001 and the governance of the core database.
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•Regulations
•Submission on the Terms of Reference for the 2026–27 Review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (July 2026)
DairyNZ considers that the Terms of Reference provide an appropriate foundation for the review, however requests that the Terms of Reference be expanded to include the Dairy Industry Regulations 2001 and the governance of the core database.
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•Regulations
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Submission on strengthening Sheep and Pig Traceability in New Zealand (April 2026)
We are submitting on this consultation to highlight the importance of a strong sheep and pig traceability system that supports market access, aligns with practices of our trading partners, and strengthens New Zealand’s biosecurity system.
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•Regulations
•Submission on strengthening Sheep and Pig Traceability in New Zealand (April 2026)
We are submitting on this consultation to highlight the importance of a strong sheep and pig traceability system that supports market access, aligns with practices of our trading partners, and strengthens New Zealand’s biosecurity system.
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•Regulations
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Submission on RMA National Direction - Freshwater
DairyNZ welcomes the opportunity to work with officials prior to the next phase of consultation, and on the broader RMA reform programme.
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•Regulations
•Submission on RMA National Direction - Freshwater
DairyNZ welcomes the opportunity to work with officials prior to the next phase of consultation, and on the broader RMA reform programme.
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•Regulations
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Off paddock infrastructure investment checklist
Use this checklist as a guide for navigating the complex process of considering off-paddock infrastructure.
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•Infrastructure
•Off paddock infrastructure investment checklist
Use this checklist as a guide for navigating the complex process of considering off-paddock infrastructure.
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•Infrastructure
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Dairy Farm Career Pathways
The Dairy Farm Career Pathway descriptions create clear and consistent role expectations for employers and future career pathways for employees on New Zealand dairy farms, as well as providing a common framework and language that helps align industry activities.
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•Employee resources
•Dairy Farm Career Pathways
The Dairy Farm Career Pathway descriptions create clear and consistent role expectations for employers and future career pathways for employees on New Zealand dairy farms, as well as providing a common framework and language that helps align industry activities.
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•Employee resources
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Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
Resources
•Body condition score
•Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
Resources
•Body condition score
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Built different: Why NZ farmers keep winning at dairy | Ep. 100In our 100th episode, Jac McGowan chats with DairyNZ’s Bruce Thorrold and Campbell Parker about the science and smarts behind NZ’s world-class dairy. Hear how farmers led the change and what’s coming next. A must-listen for anyone in dairy.
Business
•28 May 2025
•34:28 min
Built different: Why NZ farmers keep winning at dairy | Ep. 100
In our 100th episode, Jac McGowan chats with DairyNZ’s Bruce Thorrold and Campbell Parker about the science and smarts behind NZ’s world-class dairy. Hear how farmers led the change and what’s coming next. A must-listen for anyone in dairy.
Business
•28 May 2025
•34:28 min
