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.

What’s next for you on farm? James Laughlin shares a preview of People Expo 2026 and how high-performance leadership can help you move forward with confidence.

DairyNZ is committed to supporting everyone working in dairy farming to feel valued, motivated and to enjoy their job. This supports our sector goal of great people in great jobs, in great workplaces.

Are you looking to hire a new employee? Having a well-planned recruitment and selection process is the first step towards finding the right person to fit into your team.

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.

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.

More farmers are using wearables for heat detection and to ease pressure on skilled people at mating time. But do they lift repro results? Hear what the research says in this episode with DairyNZ’s Paul Edwards and CowSmart vet Line Ferriman.

This episode shares practical ways to build high-performing teams, with insights covering leadership, communication, and planning, plus tips on culture, wellbeing and using tools like Workplace 360 to support your people.

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Looking to grow your ag career or feel more connected? In this episode, hear how NZ Young Farmers helps you build skills, find support, and be part of something bigger. You’ll meet your people - and maybe your farming family. Listen now.

A well-designed roster meets both employer and employee needs, while also ensuring there are enough people with the right skills available to complete the work.

Find out how new technology can benefit your farm business, the sorts of technology farmers are investing in, and the considerations that go into a decision to invest in technology that supports positive outcomes for people.

Coaches and mentors play vital roles in helping individuals navigate their careers and workplaces. While they serve distinct purposes, both offer valuable guidance and empowerment.

Leaders on dairy farms are the people most able to affect outcomes on the farm from team culture through to the farm’s productivity and performance.