One of the most important decisions will be which cows receive antibiotics, particularly given the rise of antimicrobial resistance awareness.

DairyNZ has submitted to the Health Select Committee on the Government’s Gene Technology Bill.

Rebecca Keoghan has been appointed as Independent Chair of the Animal Evaluation Governance Group.

On the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we speak to published DairyNZ scientist, Dr Lucy Hall about the vital contributions women and girls make to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Comparing your operation with similar farms through DairyBase will help to identify necessary system tweaks before they show up on the bottom line. That was the experience of Horsham Downs sharemilkers Danielle and Bevan Cornelius.

The opportunity to gain further governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector is available, with applications for DairyNZ’s associate director position now open.

With a breeding strategy that focuses on genetics and efficiency, Bill and Michelle Burgess of Te Poi are building a herd that’s raising the bar for performance.

DairyNZ has welcomed changes to migrant visas which will help ease staffing pressures for dairy farmers.

DairyNZ’s latest farm financial forecast shows a national breakeven price of $8.32 per kgMS.

DairyNZ is calling for a more integrated and sustainably funded biosecurity system as part of changes to the Biosecurity Act 1993.

DairyNZ Hamilton-based scientist Charlotte Reed has received the 2024 Australasian Dairy Science Symposium Emerging Scientist Award in Christchurch last week.

An independent review of DairyNZ’s plantain research programme shows it is on track to achieve its objectives, while the use of plantain to reduce Nitrate leaching is being backed up by farmers and regulators.

In the December Animal Evaluation (AE) run, NZ Animal Evaluation (a DairyNZ subsidiary) will introduce three important updates that may lead to some re-ranking of bulls and cows.

DairyNZ is reporting a significant increase in the number of farmers improving their wintering practices, which results in a higher standard of animal care and environmental protection.

Tracy Brown and Cameron Henderson have been confirmed as Chair and Deputy Chair of the DairyNZ Board, respectively. Tracy Brown had previously been announced as Chair-elect in June 2024 when former Chair Jim van der Poel signalled his retirement.

As shareholders of OSPRI, we want to update you on the steps we have taken, with the support of MPI, to strengthen OSPRI’s capability and governance following significant issues with an intended major technology upgrade.

Hamish and Rachel Hammond transitioned from university to contract milking right after graduation, quickly developing a passion for farming that led to their current role as 50:50 sharemilkers on Hamish’s family farm in Wairarapa.

Adjusting milking frequency according to changing conditions and your team’s needs can make for greater workplace fulfilment and better staff retention.

Waikato Sharemilkers Emily and Brett Bradshaw feel empowered to make confident and informed decisions with DairyBase.

The DairyNZ team is continuing to explore the potential of digital technology to support animal wellbeing and the overall health of farm systems.