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  • Building Farm Team Capability Legends Listing Summary Image
    Building farm team capability

    It’s tough finding the right people; those with the right mindset, skills, and attitude to help grow your business - but sometimes the best team is the one you already have. The Legends video series can help you build stronger, more capable teams.

    People

    2 min read

    Building farm team capability

    Building Farm Team Capability Legends Listing Summary Image

    It’s tough finding the right people; those with the right mindset, skills, and attitude to help grow your business - but sometimes the best team is the one you already have. The Legends video series can help you build stronger, more capable teams.

    People

    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

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    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

  • Inside Dairy November 2025 January 2026 Working Towards Cooler Cows Listing Summary Image 1500X1000
    Inside Dairy - Working towards cooler cows

    DairyNZ researchers have mapped regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures, and are developing resources to help farmers mitigate the effects of excessive heat load on their animals, which can impact feed intake and milk production.

    Inside Dairy

    9 Dec 2025

    4 min read

    Inside Dairy - Working towards cooler cows
    Inside Dairy November 2025 January 2026 Working Towards Cooler Cows Listing Summary Image 1500X1000

    DairyNZ researchers have mapped regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures, and are developing resources to help farmers mitigate the effects of excessive heat load on their animals, which can impact feed intake and milk production.

    Inside Dairy

    9 Dec 2025

    4 min read

  • Inside Dairy November 2025 January 2026 New Phase For Extended Lactation Study Listing Summary Image
    Inside Dairy - New phase for extended lactation study

    After two years exploring extended lactation to reduce peak workload and non-replacement calves, the Extended Lactation project has added a commercial farm alongside the existing farmlet trial.

    Inside Dairy

    8 Dec 2025

    3 min read

    Inside Dairy - New phase for extended lactation study
    Inside Dairy November 2025 January 2026 New Phase For Extended Lactation Study Listing Summary Image

    After two years exploring extended lactation to reduce peak workload and non-replacement calves, the Extended Lactation project has added a commercial farm alongside the existing farmlet trial.

    Inside Dairy

    8 Dec 2025

    3 min read

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    In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearables

    Better decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.

    Animal

    03 Dec 2025

    11:19 min

    In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearables

    Summary image for podcast talking dairy mini episodes 350X250px

    Better decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.

    Animal

    03 Dec 2025

    11:19 min

  • Inside Dairy November 2025 January 2026 Cow Care Helps Set New Zealand Dairy Aprt Listing Summary Image
    Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apart

    Animal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.

    Inside Dairy

    1 Dec 2025

    4 min read

    Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apart
    Inside Dairy November 2025 January 2026 Cow Care Helps Set New Zealand Dairy Aprt Listing Summary Image

    Animal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.

    Inside Dairy

    1 Dec 2025

    4 min read

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    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

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    Record cow productivity helps drive strong season - NZ Dairy Stats

    New Zealand dairy farmers are achieving more with fewer cows, shown through record milk production per cow and continued genetic progress.

    Media releases

    27 Nov 2025

    3 min read

    Record cow productivity helps drive strong season - NZ Dairy Stats
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    New Zealand dairy farmers are achieving more with fewer cows, shown through record milk production per cow and continued genetic progress.

    Media releases

    27 Nov 2025

    3 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

  • 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

  • Positive Animal Welfare Listing Summary Image
    Positive welfare

    Positive welfare goes beyond preventing suffering. It's about enabling cows to thrive. By supporting natural behaviours and promoting positive experiences, we can help ensure cows live a good life.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Positive welfare

    Positive Animal Welfare Listing Summary Image

    Positive welfare goes beyond preventing suffering. It's about enabling cows to thrive. By supporting natural behaviours and promoting positive experiences, we can help ensure cows live a good life.

    Animal

    3 min read

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    Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113

    How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.

    Animal

    19 Nov 2025

    35:45 min

    Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.

    Animal

    19 Nov 2025

    35:45 min

  • A dairy farmer herding cows down a farm race.
    Animal welfare requirements

    Animal welfare goes beyond just daily care for animals on farm . It means adhering to standards set out by the Animal Welfare Act and welfare codes, and meeting consumer and market expectations.

    Animal

    2 min read

    Animal welfare requirements

    A dairy farmer herding cows down a farm race.

    Animal welfare goes beyond just daily care for animals on farm . It means adhering to standards set out by the Animal Welfare Act and welfare codes, and meeting consumer and market expectations.

    Animal

    2 min read

  • A closeup photo of a friesian cow grazing in a grassy paddock
    Identifying lame cows

    Lameness is a cow health issue that requires timely detection and treatment. It affects the wellbeing of cows and people, taking time, energy and skill to treat. The DairyNZ lameness scoring system helps you spot early signs and monitor.

    Animal

    2 min read

    Identifying lame cows

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

    Lameness is a cow health issue that requires timely detection and treatment. It affects the wellbeing of cows and people, taking time, energy and skill to treat. The DairyNZ lameness scoring system helps you spot early signs and monitor.

    Animal

    2 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    Money on the table: How to make it work for you | Ep. 112

    Fonterra shareholder farmers will soon receive a sizeable capital return, alongside strong milk prices. In this episode, experts share practical advice on how to use it wisely – for your farm, your family and your future.

    Business

    05 Nov 2025

    23:29 min

    Money on the table: How to make it work for you | Ep. 112

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    Fonterra shareholder farmers will soon receive a sizeable capital return, alongside strong milk prices. In this episode, experts share practical advice on how to use it wisely – for your farm, your family and your future.

    Business

    05 Nov 2025

    23:29 min

  • Inside Dairy Nov 2025 Jan 2026 Whos Speaking Up For Dairy Listing Image 1000X667
    Inside Dairy - Who’s speaking up for dairy in Wellington?

    As part of its ongoing advocacy work, DairyNZ engages in cross-party discussions with ministers and MPs, and in policy discussions with key government departments on crucial issues like freshwater, climate and sector stability.

    Inside Dairy

    5 Nov 2025

    2 min read

    Inside Dairy - Who’s speaking up for dairy in Wellington?
    Inside Dairy Nov 2025 Jan 2026 Whos Speaking Up For Dairy Listing Image 1000X667

    As part of its ongoing advocacy work, DairyNZ engages in cross-party discussions with ministers and MPs, and in policy discussions with key government departments on crucial issues like freshwater, climate and sector stability.

    Inside Dairy

    5 Nov 2025

    2 min read

  • Inside Dairy Nov Jan 2026 Where Todays Questions Become Tomorrows Tools Listing Image 1500X1000
    Inside Dairy - Where today's questions become tomorrow's tools

    Lye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.

    Inside Dairy

    3 Nov 2025

    4 min read

    Inside Dairy - Where today's questions become tomorrow's tools
    Inside Dairy Nov Jan 2026 Where Todays Questions Become Tomorrows Tools Listing Image 1500X1000

    Lye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.

    Inside Dairy

    3 Nov 2025

    4 min read

  • Inside Dairy Nov 2025 Jan 2026 Sustainability Vital To Keep Nz Dairy Ahead Listing Summary Image 1500X1000
    Inside Dairy - Sustainability vital to keep New Zealand dairy ahead

    The key to sustaining profitability and competitiveness lies in productivity – choosing the right inputs, adopting new technologies, and adapting sustainable practices without compromising production.

    Inside Dairy

    3 Nov 2025

    2 min read

    Inside Dairy - Sustainability vital to keep New Zealand dairy ahead
    Inside Dairy Nov 2025 Jan 2026 Sustainability Vital To Keep Nz Dairy Ahead Listing Summary Image 1500X1000

    The key to sustaining profitability and competitiveness lies in productivity – choosing the right inputs, adopting new technologies, and adapting sustainable practices without compromising production.

    Inside Dairy

    3 Nov 2025

    2 min read