Farmers who overhaul their systems in response to payout fluctuations often end up worse off than those who hold steady and act strategically.

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

DairyNZ works to ensure that policies that impact dairy farming are practical, workable and enduring.

The best of the dairy industry was celebrated on Saturday as part of the 2025 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards.

DairyNZ subsidiary New Zealand Animal Evaluation (NZAEL) will update the genetic base used to calculate Breeding Worth (BW) on 20 June 2025.

A DairyNZ project aimed at reducing strains and sprains on farm has been named as a finalist in the New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards 2025.

Sharemilkers Sam and Jenna Hodsell are in it for the long haul, and that means building resilient and effective farm systems.

The Low N Systems programme explores how combining strategies can help farmers significantly reduce N losses while maintaining farm viability.

DairyNZ’s Farmers Forum provides farmers the time, place, and up-to-the-minute updates across the sector to support leading farmers to shape the future of dairy.

DairyNZ is pleased to see the Government confirm that Freshwater Farm Plans (FWFPs) will recognise existing industry programmes and act as an alternative to local council consents where appropriate.

The future of dairy farming doesn’t exist without young people entering the sector. Recognising this, DairyNZ collaborates with New Zealand Young Farmers to run various initiatives that foster the growth of young farmers and new producers.

Matt Hoets has a strong enthusiasm for learning and has completed several Dairy Training courses, which he finds incredibly beneficial.