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  • Tracy Brown 1200X630 (1)
    DairyNZ announces Milksolids Levy vote

    Dairy farmers are encouraged to have their say on whether to continue with a Milksolids Levy in the upcoming vote, which opens on Monday 16 February 2026. Industry-good organisation DairyNZ holds the vote once every six years.

    Media releases

    9 Feb 2026

    2 min read

    DairyNZ announces Milksolids Levy vote
    Tracy Brown 1200X630 (1)

    Dairy farmers are encouraged to have their say on whether to continue with a Milksolids Levy in the upcoming vote, which opens on Monday 16 February 2026. Industry-good organisation DairyNZ holds the vote once every six years.

    Media releases

    9 Feb 2026

    2 min read

  • A closeup of a mixed breed dairy cow with other cows in the background
    Milk urea

    Bulk milk urea concentration is a near real-time indicator of the dietary crude protein status of dairy herds and their nitrogen use efficiency, helping to support feed and nitrogen management decisions in pasture-based systems.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Milk urea

    A closeup of a mixed breed dairy cow with other cows in the background

    Bulk milk urea concentration is a near real-time indicator of the dietary crude protein status of dairy herds and their nitrogen use efficiency, helping to support feed and nitrogen management decisions in pasture-based systems.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    How farmers are using artificial intelligence and what the future holds | Ep. 116

    Researchers share how dairy farmers are using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and the benefits, risks and opportunities.

    Animal

    21 Jan 2026

    34:46 min

    How farmers are using artificial intelligence and what the future holds | Ep. 116

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    Researchers share how dairy farmers are using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and the benefits, risks and opportunities.

    Animal

    21 Jan 2026

    34:46 min

  • Tracy Brown 1200X630
    Step into governance: DairyNZ seeks emerging farmer-leader

    DairyNZ is giving New Zealand farmers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector.

    Media releases

    19 Jan 2026

    2 min read

    Step into governance: DairyNZ seeks emerging farmer-leader
    Tracy Brown 1200X630

    DairyNZ is giving New Zealand farmers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector.

    Media releases

    19 Jan 2026

    2 min read

  • An image of people working on Effluent Pond
    Effluent management and operation

    Good effluent management on your dairy farm combines a well-designed system with proper processes to ensure the right amount of effluent gets applied to pasture at the right time.

    Environment

    3 min read

    Effluent management and operation

    An image of people working on Effluent Pond

    Good effluent management on your dairy farm combines a well-designed system with proper processes to ensure the right amount of effluent gets applied to pasture at the right time.

    Environment

    3 min read

  • Farm workers stopped on a farm track talking with a farm vehicle in the background
    Employment agreements

    An employment agreement defines the rules of the working relationship between the employee and the farm owner/manager on a dairy farm. It must be in writing, and the employer is responsible for arranging it.

    People

    6 min read

    Employment agreements

    Farm workers stopped on a farm track talking with a farm vehicle in the background

    An employment agreement defines the rules of the working relationship between the employee and the farm owner/manager on a dairy farm. It must be in writing, and the employer is responsible for arranging it.

    People

    6 min read

  • Dairynz Aparima Catchment Group 28
    Media Information and Library

    A selection of New Zealand dairy farming videos to view or download for broadcast use.

    Media releases

    15 Jan 2026

    Media Information and Library
    Dairynz Aparima Catchment Group 28

    A selection of New Zealand dairy farming videos to view or download for broadcast use.

    Media releases

    15 Jan 2026

  • Inside Dairy November 2025 January 2026 Strong Partnerships Dwn 1500X1000
    Inside Dairy - More value for you through strong partnerships

    At DairyNZ, we work alongside trusted partners to stretch your levy further, supporting better farming, stronger communities, and a more resilient dairy sector.

    Inside Dairy

    12 Jan 2026

    2 min read

    Inside Dairy - More value for you through strong partnerships
    Inside Dairy November 2025 January 2026 Strong Partnerships Dwn 1500X1000

    At DairyNZ, we work alongside trusted partners to stretch your levy further, supporting better farming, stronger communities, and a more resilient dairy sector.

    Inside Dairy

    12 Jan 2026

    2 min read

  • Close up view of a dairy cow's legs in a grassy New Zealand paddock
    Types of lameness

    Lameness in New Zealand's dairy herds is primarily caused by five types of hoof lesions. This page shows what each looks like, which claws are affected, and the main risk factors. Understanding how they occur helps ensure the health of your herd.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Types of lameness

    Close up view of a dairy cow's legs in a grassy New Zealand paddock

    Lameness in New Zealand's dairy herds is primarily caused by five types of hoof lesions. This page shows what each looks like, which claws are affected, and the main risk factors. Understanding how they occur helps ensure the health of your herd.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report.  | Ep. 114

    What’s the return for your levy investment? Get the answer and the facts from an independent return on investment report. And find out what else DairyNZ is doing to boost transparency and keep dairy competitive.

    Business

    10 Dec 2025

    18:20 min

    What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report.  | Ep. 114

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    What’s the return for your levy investment? Get the answer and the facts from an independent return on investment report. And find out what else DairyNZ is doing to boost transparency and keep dairy competitive.

    Business

    10 Dec 2025

    18:20 min

  • Mycoplasma Bovis 1200X630
    Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradication

    The Ministry for Primary Industries, OSPRI and the country’s dairy and beef sectors are today marking that New Zealand is on the home straight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.

    Media releases

    1 Dec 2025

    3 min read

    Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradication
    Mycoplasma Bovis 1200X630

    The Ministry for Primary Industries, OSPRI and the country’s dairy and beef sectors are today marking that New Zealand is on the home straight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.

    Media releases

    1 Dec 2025

    3 min read

  • A pond with a blue sky and clouds in the background
    Effluent WOF

    The Dairy Effluent 'Warrant of Fitness' (WOF) is a voluntary programme that assesses your farm's effluent system to ensure it's compliant throughout the year.

    Support

    1 min read

    Effluent WOF

    A pond with a blue sky and clouds in the background

    The Dairy Effluent 'Warrant of Fitness' (WOF) is a voluntary programme that assesses your farm's effluent system to ensure it's compliant throughout the year.

    Support

    1 min read

  • Summary image for podcast talking dairy mini episodes 350X250px
    In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week

    Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.

    Milking

    26 Nov 2025

    11:19 min

    In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week

    Summary image for podcast talking dairy mini episodes 350X250px

    Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.

    Milking

    26 Nov 2025

    11:19 min

  • A dairy herd in a paddock looking through a fence
    Economic Values

    Economic Values (EV's) are an estimate of the dollar value to a NZ dairy farmer of a unit change in each trait. Ten traits have been identified as having a measurable economic value to NZ farmers.

    Animal

    6 min read

    Economic Values

    A dairy herd in a paddock looking through a fence

    Economic Values (EV's) are an estimate of the dollar value to a NZ dairy farmer of a unit change in each trait. Ten traits have been identified as having a measurable economic value to NZ farmers.

    Animal

    6 min read

  • Inside Dairy November 2025 January 2026 Unlock Your Pastures Power Listing Summary Image
    Inside Dairy - Unlock your pasture’s power in 5 steps

    The strength of New Zealand dairy farming is in making the most of pasture grown on farm. Refocusing on the basics, measuring covers, tracking leaf emergence, and using this to set rotation lengths, helps get the best from pasture.

    Inside Dairy

    24 Nov 2025

    2 min read

    Inside Dairy - Unlock your pasture’s power in 5 steps
    Inside Dairy November 2025 January 2026 Unlock Your Pastures Power Listing Summary Image

    The strength of New Zealand dairy farming is in making the most of pasture grown on farm. Refocusing on the basics, measuring covers, tracking leaf emergence, and using this to set rotation lengths, helps get the best from pasture.

    Inside Dairy

    24 Nov 2025

    2 min read

  • A closeup photo of a friesian cow grazing in a grassy paddock
    Emissions4Pasture

    DairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.

    Research

    4 min read

    Emissions4Pasture

    A closeup photo of a friesian cow grazing in a grassy paddock

    DairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.

    Research

    4 min read

  • Scientists and farm team assessing cow visitations to an in-paddock feeder to see if it could help deliver compounds to reduce methane in the future.
    Reducing GHG Emissions

    The Reducing GHG team at DairyNZ are working on several projects to develop viable solutions that reduce greenouse gas (GHG) emissions on New Zealand dairy farms.

    Research

    3 min read

    Reducing GHG Emissions

    Scientists and farm team assessing cow visitations to an in-paddock feeder to see if it could help deliver compounds to reduce methane in the future.

    The Reducing GHG team at DairyNZ are working on several projects to develop viable solutions that reduce greenouse gas (GHG) emissions on New Zealand dairy farms.

    Research

    3 min read

  • Regulation Policy Freshwater Farm Plans 1500 Wide
    Our policy and advocacy work for farmers

    We use our credible science and research to advocate for evidence-based policy-making, to support our farmers on the issues that matter most. This is an important part of our work at DairyNZ to ensure dairy farmer voices are heard.

    Regulation

    8 min read

    Our policy and advocacy work for farmers

    Regulation Policy Freshwater Farm Plans 1500 Wide

    We use our credible science and research to advocate for evidence-based policy-making, to support our farmers on the issues that matter most. This is an important part of our work at DairyNZ to ensure dairy farmer voices are heard.

    Regulation

    8 min read

  • Tim Johnstone 500X425
    Tim Johnstone

    Area Manager - East Waikato

    Tim Johnstone

    Tim Johnstone 500X425

    Area Manager - East Waikato

  • Inside Dairy Nov 2025 Jan 2026 One Bw Image 1500X1000
    Inside Dairy - One BW, one reliable metric

    Major dairy sector players are leading the way in developing a single, independent Breeding Worth (BW) aligned with the National Breeding Objective and incorporating genomic information.

    Inside Dairy

    28 Oct 2025

    1 min read

    Inside Dairy - One BW, one reliable metric
    Inside Dairy Nov 2025 Jan 2026 One Bw Image 1500X1000

    Major dairy sector players are leading the way in developing a single, independent Breeding Worth (BW) aligned with the National Breeding Objective and incorporating genomic information.

    Inside Dairy

    28 Oct 2025

    1 min read