Once cull cows are on the truck for transport, they can be a bit out of sight, out of mind. But our responsibility for their welfare doesn’t end at the gate.

As a veterinarian in the dairy industry, your insights help shape resilient, profitable and sustainable farm businesses. To support your work, we offer apps and resources designed to help you analyse, plan, and support farmers with confidence.

Talking Dairy is the go-to podcast for New Zealand dairy farmers. You'll hear from farmers, scientists, and experts who share practical tips and insights to help you succeed.

Explore insights from the 2025 Farmers Forum series, where 500+ farmers and experts discussed dairy’s future. Access resources, podcasts, and speaker highlights on trade, tech, climate, and farm business strategy.

Global conflict may feel far away, until it hits fuel, freight and ripples into other farm costs. Hear how rising global tensions drive prices, what it means for inflation and interest rates, and the simple steps you can take now to protect cashflow.

What can dairy learn from horticulture robotics? Hear Professor Mike Duke share fresh thinking on automation, data and design, and what it could mean for the future of dairy farming.

Well-run effluent systems support productivity and long-term resilience. Hear about support you can access, tips for future-proofing, and why autumn is the ideal time to fine-tune your system.

Dr Claudia Kamphuis shares how to cut through data overload and turn information into real onfarm value, with practical tips to help you focus on what matters for everyday decision-making.

Use autumn to lift BCS and set your herd up for a stronger season. Hear how smart dry‑off decisions, accurate condition scoring, and targeted feeding can boost performance and production.

Vet Kirsty Ashcroft shares farmers’ top tips for getting value from wearables — from starting with the basics and avoiding alert fatigue to using data with your vet to lift decision-making and animal health.

Turn good seasons into great outcomes with three simple moves. Build confidence, stay in control, and grow long-term wealth with practical tips and tools you can use straight away.

Get the quick breakdown of dairy’s record season. Campbell Parker unpacks the Pulse Report — from higher milk production with fewer cows to booming exports — and what it all means for you.

Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Halter founder and CEO Craig Piggot shares how virtual fencing tech is transforming pasture-based farming, giving farmers greater control and flexibility.

Hear about early insights in DairyNZ’s heat stress trial at Scott Farm from experts Dr Charlotte Reed and Jac McGowan, plus current info and solutions for keepings cows comfortable and productive in hot conditions.

Northland farmer Greg Collins reflects on his year as DairyNZ’s associate director, offering insights for dairy farmers keen to grow governance skills as applications open for the next one-year board development role.

This episode shares practical insights on creating contract milking and variable order sharemilking agreements that work for farm owners and contractors. Learn to set fair rates, manage cashflow, and build lasting business relationships.

Experience the energy and insights from the 2025 Precision Dairy Farming Conference. Teagasc researchers Dr Bernadette O’Brien and Dr Lisa Parce share the latest on tech adoption on Irish dairy farms.

Researchers share how dairy farmers are using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), and the benefits, risks and opportunities.