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  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    The latest on facial eczema: Risks, research and real solutions | Ep. 115

    Facial eczema costs farmers $330M annually and risk is rising. Hear from experts on the latest research and practical steps to protect your herd.

    Animal

    07 Jan 2026

    38:49 min

    The latest on facial eczema: Risks, research and real solutions | Ep. 115

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    Facial eczema costs farmers $330M annually and risk is rising. Hear from experts on the latest research and practical steps to protect your herd.

    Animal

    07 Jan 2026

    38:49 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

  • Board Of Director Elections Promo Image OG
    DairyNZ opens the gate to research farms during annual meeting

    DairyNZ is inviting farmers to see some of their levy in action on its Waikato research farms as part of the Annual Meeting proceedings this year.

    Media releases

    3 Oct 2025

    3 min read

    DairyNZ opens the gate to research farms during annual meeting
    Board Of Director Elections Promo Image OG

    DairyNZ is inviting farmers to see some of their levy in action on its Waikato research farms as part of the Annual Meeting proceedings this year.

    Media releases

    3 Oct 2025

    3 min read

  • Summary image for podcast talking dairy mini episodes 350X250px
    In 10 | New N loss research shows lower amount of plantain still makes big impact

    New research shows a lower amount of plantain in pasture can significantly cut nitrogen loss. Tune into Talking Dairy in 10 as Kate Fransen shares insights from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice Programme.

    Research

    24 Sep 2025

    11:00 min

    In 10 | New N loss research shows lower amount of plantain still makes big impact

    Summary image for podcast talking dairy mini episodes 350X250px

    New research shows a lower amount of plantain in pasture can significantly cut nitrogen loss. Tune into Talking Dairy in 10 as Kate Fransen shares insights from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice Programme.

    Research

    24 Sep 2025

    11:00 min

  • Dairynz Thanks Farm Staff Powering Research Success Media Release Listing Image
    DairyNZ thanks farm staff powering research success

    August 6 marks Farm Worker Appreciation Day, a moment to recognise the dedication and hard mahi of dairy farm workers across Aotearoa - and DairyNZ is taking the opportunity to celebrate the skilled teams working on its two research farms.

    Media releases

    6 Aug 2025

    2 min read

    DairyNZ thanks farm staff powering research success
    Dairynz Thanks Farm Staff Powering Research Success Media Release Listing Image

    August 6 marks Farm Worker Appreciation Day, a moment to recognise the dedication and hard mahi of dairy farm workers across Aotearoa - and DairyNZ is taking the opportunity to celebrate the skilled teams working on its two research farms.

    Media releases

    6 Aug 2025

    2 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    Resilient Pastures: The new research underway to future-proof our grass-fed advantage | Ep. 104

    In this episode of Talking Dairy, we explore the Resilient Pastures programme - a new research initiative tackling pasture persistence problems. Hear how farmers, scientists and funders are working together to find lasting, practical solutions.

    Research

    23 Jul 2025

    20:24 min

    Resilient Pastures: The new research underway to future-proof our grass-fed advantage | Ep. 104

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    In this episode of Talking Dairy, we explore the Resilient Pastures programme - a new research initiative tackling pasture persistence problems. Hear how farmers, scientists and funders are working together to find lasting, practical solutions.

    Research

    23 Jul 2025

    20:24 min

  • Inside Dairy May July 2025 Getting Ahead On Animal Care OG
    Inside Dairy: Getting ahead on animal care

    Thermal comfort and non-replacement calves are two key focus areas as national and global standards increasingly require greater attention to livestock in our production systems.

    Inside Dairy

    10 Jul 2025

    2 min read

    Inside Dairy: Getting ahead on animal care
    Inside Dairy May July 2025 Getting Ahead On Animal Care OG

    Thermal comfort and non-replacement calves are two key focus areas as national and global standards increasingly require greater attention to livestock in our production systems.

    Inside Dairy

    10 Jul 2025

    2 min read

  • NZAEL
    Future-focused animal evaluation

    In late 2023, the DairyNZ Board convened the Industry Working Group (IWG). The goal was to determine if substantial improvements could be made to enhance our competitive position in the global market.

    Future-focused animal evaluation

    NZAEL

    In late 2023, the DairyNZ Board convened the Industry Working Group (IWG). The goal was to determine if substantial improvements could be made to enhance our competitive position in the global market.

  • Rebecca Keoghan1200x857
    Keoghan appointed Chair of Animal Evaluation Governance Group

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

    Media releases

    12 Feb 2025

    1 min read

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

    Media releases

    12 Feb 2025

    1 min read

  • Close-up of Friesian dairy cows grazing in a paddock in New Zealand
    NZ Animal Evaluation updates better support genetic gain

    Genetic gain has been a key driver of success in the New Zealand dairy sector, and NZ Animal Evaluation, a DairyNZ subsidiary, aims to see that continue.

    Media releases

    3 Dec 2024

    1 min read

    NZ Animal Evaluation updates better support genetic gain
    Close-up of Friesian dairy cows grazing in a paddock in New Zealand

    Genetic gain has been a key driver of success in the New Zealand dairy sector, and NZ Animal Evaluation, a DairyNZ subsidiary, aims to see that continue.

    Media releases

    3 Dec 2024

    1 min read

  • NZAEL Bull Run Homepage Promo 1500X1200
    NZ Animal Evaluation December updates

    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.

    Media releases

    25 Nov 2024

    1 min read

    NZ Animal Evaluation December updates
    NZAEL Bull Run Homepage Promo 1500X1200

    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.

    Media releases

    25 Nov 2024

    1 min read

  • Aerial photo of a New Zealand dairy cow herd in a grass paddock
    Next steps on improving New Zealand's animal genetic gain system

    A governance group has been formed, following sector consultation, that will seek to implement the recommendations from the Industry Working Group's (IWG) final report and is forming a road map for improving New Zealand’s animal genetic gain system.

    Media releases

    18 Oct 2024

    2 min read

    Next steps on improving New Zealand's animal genetic gain system
    Aerial photo of a New Zealand dairy cow herd in a grass paddock

    A governance group has been formed, following sector consultation, that will seek to implement the recommendations from the Industry Working Group's (IWG) final report and is forming a road map for improving New Zealand’s animal genetic gain system.

    Media releases

    18 Oct 2024

    2 min read

  • Lee Burbery 1200X630
    DairyNZ recognised for bioreactor research in Primary Industries awards

    DairyNZ and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) have won the research and science category in this year’s Primary Industries NZ Summit Awards.

    Media releases

    2 Jul 2024

    3 min read

    DairyNZ recognised for bioreactor research in Primary Industries awards
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    DairyNZ and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) have won the research and science category in this year’s Primary Industries NZ Summit Awards.

    Media releases

    2 Jul 2024

    3 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    Animal care consults | Ep. 76

    To support the sector in achieving high levels of animal welfare, DairyNZ has been interviewing farmers about their animal care practices for over a decade. Join us to find out how the information is used.

    Animal

    16 May 2024

    23:28 min

    Animal care consults | Ep. 76

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    To support the sector in achieving high levels of animal welfare, DairyNZ has been interviewing farmers about their animal care practices for over a decade. Join us to find out how the information is used.

    Animal

    16 May 2024

    23:28 min

  • Roshean Woods 1000Wide
    Love for the environment a driver for science research career

    Dr Roshean Woods says helping bring the latest tools and technology into dairy farmers’ hands is one of the best things about her role.

    Media releases

    8 Mar 2024

    4 min read

    Love for the environment a driver for science research career
    Roshean Woods 1000Wide

    Dr Roshean Woods says helping bring the latest tools and technology into dairy farmers’ hands is one of the best things about her role.

    Media releases

    8 Mar 2024

    4 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    Water quality research update | Ep. 71

    When it comes to improving water quality, what does best practice look like? Join us as we talk to DairyNZ Senior Water Quality Scientist Dr Katrina Macintosh and AgResearch Senior Scientist Dr Richard Muirhead.

    Environment

    06 Mar 2024

    22:48 min

    Water quality research update | Ep. 71

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    When it comes to improving water quality, what does best practice look like? Join us as we talk to DairyNZ Senior Water Quality Scientist Dr Katrina Macintosh and AgResearch Senior Scientist Dr Richard Muirhead.

    Environment

    06 Mar 2024

    22:48 min

  • Close up focus angle of a herd of cows moving behind wired fences
    Animal Movements

    Moving animals on and off a farm has its risks. A common way for cow-associated mastitis bacteria to be introduced into a herd is in the udders of cows that are brought in.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Animal Movements

    Close up focus angle of a herd of cows moving behind wired fences

    Moving animals on and off a farm has its risks. A common way for cow-associated mastitis bacteria to be introduced into a herd is in the udders of cows that are brought in.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • (Low Res) Nic Staveley HULA Godairy MG 9235
    Animal advocacy

    Healthy animals and strong biosecurity systems are essential to support NZ dairy production and exports. Our work advocates for strong, evidence and risk-based systems and pragmatic policy outcomes that supports us to deliver a resilient future.

    Regulation

    1 min read

    Animal advocacy

    (Low Res) Nic Staveley HULA Godairy MG 9235

    Healthy animals and strong biosecurity systems are essential to support NZ dairy production and exports. Our work advocates for strong, evidence and risk-based systems and pragmatic policy outcomes that supports us to deliver a resilient future.

    Regulation

    1 min read

  • Taranaki Research
    Taranaki Research

    Taranaki has long been a centre for dairy science with research and demonstration farms in Stratford, Hawera and Waimate West.

    Research

    2 min read

    Taranaki Research

    Taranaki Research

    Taranaki has long been a centre for dairy science with research and demonstration farms in Stratford, Hawera and Waimate West.

    Research

    2 min read

  • Northland Research (1)
    Northland Research

    DairyNZ works with Northland dairy farmers on a range of projects to ensure regionally-relevant information is available and farmers have access to forums to discuss issues unique to Northland.

    Research

    1 min read

    Northland Research

    Northland Research (1)

    DairyNZ works with Northland dairy farmers on a range of projects to ensure regionally-relevant information is available and farmers have access to forums to discuss issues unique to Northland.

    Research

    1 min read