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In 10 | Spring check-in: How to stay ahead of mastitisSpring mastitis management for dairy farmers: simple checks to help protect cow health, teat health and milk quality.
Animal
•14 Aug 2026
•11:34 min
In 10 | Spring check-in: How to stay ahead of mastitis
Spring mastitis management for dairy farmers: simple checks to help protect cow health, teat health and milk quality.
Animal
•14 Aug 2026
•11:34 min
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In 10 | The next phase of Forage Value Index research
Janet Montgomery talks about the next phase of FVI research. Find out what they aim to find, plans for the FVI tool, and the trial that’s gathering more evidence about ryegrass cultivar performance.
Feed
•14 Aug 2026
•12:29 min
In 10 | The next phase of Forage Value Index research
Janet Montgomery talks about the next phase of FVI research. Find out what they aim to find, plans for the FVI tool, and the trial that’s gathering more evidence about ryegrass cultivar performance.
Feed
•14 Aug 2026
•12:29 min
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What farmers need from the next Government | Ep. 131What farmers are asking for ahead of the 2026 General Election, and how those needs have shaped DairyNZ’s six priorities for practical, evidence-backed policy that supports sustainable growth.
Business
•10 Aug 2026
•25:29 min
What farmers need from the next Government | Ep. 131
What farmers are asking for ahead of the 2026 General Election, and how those needs have shaped DairyNZ’s six priorities for practical, evidence-backed policy that supports sustainable growth.
Business
•10 Aug 2026
•25:29 min
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Herd management groupsRecording which cows are managed together in herd management groups ensures cows are compared with cows managed under the same conditions. This gives more accurate information for breeding, culling, feeding and long-term herd improvement decisions.
Animal•2 min read
Herd management groups
Recording which cows are managed together in herd management groups ensures cows are compared with cows managed under the same conditions. This gives more accurate information for breeding, culling, feeding and long-term herd improvement decisions.
Animal•2 min read
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Inside Dairy | How this Māori trust built an award-winning organic farming operation for its peopleTataiwhetu Trust saw its people leave the land as it was being leased out to others. This is the inspiring story of how they took back control of the land and went on to win the Ahuwhenua Trophy in 2021.
Inside Dairy•7 Aug 2026
•5 min read
Inside Dairy | How this Māori trust built an award-winning organic farming operation for its peopleTataiwhetu Trust saw its people leave the land as it was being leased out to others. This is the inspiring story of how they took back control of the land and went on to win the Ahuwhenua Trophy in 2021.
Inside Dairy•7 Aug 2026
•5 min read
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Workplace productivity case studyA 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
Workplace productivity case study
A 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
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Dairy farmers urged to step up for DairyNZ governance rolesDairyNZ is giving New Zealand dairy farmers the opportunity to help shape the sector’s future, with nominations now open for one farmer-elected Board of Directors position and two roles on the Directors’ Remuneration Committee.
Media releases•4 Aug 2026
•2 min read
Dairy farmers urged to step up for DairyNZ governance rolesDairyNZ is giving New Zealand dairy farmers the opportunity to help shape the sector’s future, with nominations now open for one farmer-elected Board of Directors position and two roles on the Directors’ Remuneration Committee.
Media releases•4 Aug 2026
•2 min read
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Plantain programme delivers strongest evidence yet for reducing nitrogen lossesNew results from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice programme provide further evidence that incorporating plantain into dairy pastures can help reduce nitrogen losses to freshwater while maintaining milk production and farm profitability.
Media releases•3 Aug 2026
•3 min read
Plantain programme delivers strongest evidence yet for reducing nitrogen lossesNew results from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice programme provide further evidence that incorporating plantain into dairy pastures can help reduce nitrogen losses to freshwater while maintaining milk production and farm profitability.
Media releases•3 Aug 2026
•3 min read
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DairyNZ's priorities for the next GovernmentAhead of the 2026 General Election, DairyNZ has identified six priorities that will help farmers continue improving productivity, environmental outcomes and animal welfare while strengthening New Zealand's largest export sector.
DairyNZ's priorities for the next Government
Ahead of the 2026 General Election, DairyNZ has identified six priorities that will help farmers continue improving productivity, environmental outcomes and animal welfare while strengthening New Zealand's largest export sector.
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In 10 | The simple check that can sharpen your down cow plan
Down cows can add pressure at calving. Hear how a clear plan and the “pattern of two” can help you act early, support cow recovery and keep your team on track.
Animal
•24 Jul 2026
•16:23 min
In 10 | The simple check that can sharpen your down cow plan
Down cows can add pressure at calving. Hear how a clear plan and the “pattern of two” can help you act early, support cow recovery and keep your team on track.
Animal
•24 Jul 2026
•16:23 min
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DairyNZ welcomes significant improvements to resource management reformsDairyNZ has welcomed significant improvements made to the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill through the select committee process, while saying further work is needed to ensure the new system enables practical on farm decision making.
Media releases•20 Jul 2026
•2 min read
DairyNZ welcomes significant improvements to resource management reformsDairyNZ has welcomed significant improvements made to the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill through the select committee process, while saying further work is needed to ensure the new system enables practical on farm decision making.
Media releases•20 Jul 2026
•2 min read
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Calf scoursCalf scours refers to diarrhoea in calves. It is not a disease itself, but a sign that something is disrupting normal digestion. Scours can quickly lead to dehydration, so early identification and treatment are important.
Animal•3 min read
Calf scours
Calf scours refers to diarrhoea in calves. It is not a disease itself, but a sign that something is disrupting normal digestion. Scours can quickly lead to dehydration, so early identification and treatment are important.
Animal•3 min read
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DairyBase helps farmers stay on top of their numbersSigning up to a benchmarking tool is not about competition, but about improving collectively, say Ximena Puig and Alvaro Luzardo who are 50-50 sharemilkers at a 164-hectare (effective) dairy farm in Eketāhuna in the Lower North Island.
Media releases•16 Jul 2026
•2 min read
DairyBase helps farmers stay on top of their numbersSigning up to a benchmarking tool is not about competition, but about improving collectively, say Ximena Puig and Alvaro Luzardo who are 50-50 sharemilkers at a 164-hectare (effective) dairy farm in Eketāhuna in the Lower North Island.
Media releases•16 Jul 2026
•2 min read
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In 10 | Planning your next step - live at People Expo
You don’t need all the answers to start planning what’s next. Live from People Expo, this is a practical Talking Dairy In 10 conversation on progression, succession, and taking the first step.
People
•15 Jul 2026
•08:48 min
In 10 | Planning your next step - live at People Expo
You don’t need all the answers to start planning what’s next. Live from People Expo, this is a practical Talking Dairy In 10 conversation on progression, succession, and taking the first step.
People
•15 Jul 2026
•08:48 min
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Katie Richardson
DairyBase Data Specialist
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Thinking about solar? Start here | Ep. 129
Could solar work on your farm? Hear from Chris McArthur from EECA and dairy farmer Rhys Mackenzie about where solar and batteries add value, and what to think about before you invest.
Environment
•08 Jul 2026
•23:48 min
Thinking about solar? Start here | Ep. 129
Could solar work on your farm? Hear from Chris McArthur from EECA and dairy farmer Rhys Mackenzie about where solar and batteries add value, and what to think about before you invest.
Environment
•08 Jul 2026
•23:48 min
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Putting tall poppy syndrome out to pastureI recently returned from a study trip to Ireland energised by what I had seen and enthusiastic about how some of those ideas could be adapted within the New Zealand context.
Media releases•8 Jul 2026
•3 min read
Putting tall poppy syndrome out to pastureI recently returned from a study trip to Ireland energised by what I had seen and enthusiastic about how some of those ideas could be adapted within the New Zealand context.
Media releases•8 Jul 2026
•3 min read
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Getting the systems right on biosecurityFor dairy farmers and processors, biosecurity is not an abstract idea to be debated, it’s something they practice every day. While farmers play their role, they are right to expect the right systems and support from government, and sector bodies.
Media releases•3 Jul 2026
•3 min read
Getting the systems right on biosecurityFor dairy farmers and processors, biosecurity is not an abstract idea to be debated, it’s something they practice every day. While farmers play their role, they are right to expect the right systems and support from government, and sector bodies.
Media releases•3 Jul 2026
•3 min read
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Technology to support mastitis detectionMastitis can be a significant cost on dairy farms, making timely detection important. There are mastitis detection tools and technologies available in New Zealand that can support, but not replace, good mastitis management and farmer judgement.
Animal•3 min read
Technology to support mastitis detection
Mastitis can be a significant cost on dairy farms, making timely detection important. There are mastitis detection tools and technologies available in New Zealand that can support, but not replace, good mastitis management and farmer judgement.
Animal•3 min read
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Animal movementsMoving animals on and off farm has its risks. A common way for mastitis bacteria to be introduced into a herd is in the udders of cows that are brought in. These bacteria can spread rapidly through a herd, so it is important to mitigate risk factors.
Animal•3 min read
Animal movements
Moving animals on and off farm has its risks. A common way for mastitis bacteria to be introduced into a herd is in the udders of cows that are brought in. These bacteria can spread rapidly through a herd, so it is important to mitigate risk factors.
Animal•3 min read
