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Market returns lift and costs come down in latest DairyNZ Econ TrackerDairy profitability is looking up as DairyNZ’s Econ Tracker shows a forecast seasonal closing position ahead of early-season predictions, though caution exists for farmers as we look ahead.
Media releases•26 Mar 2024
•5 min read
Market returns lift and costs come down in latest DairyNZ Econ TrackerDairy profitability is looking up as DairyNZ’s Econ Tracker shows a forecast seasonal closing position ahead of early-season predictions, though caution exists for farmers as we look ahead.
Media releases•26 Mar 2024
•5 min read
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Kiwi dairy farmers help increase native wildlife numbersDairy farmers around New Zealand are grabbing spades and heading onto their farms and into their communities to plant native trees and plants.
Media releases•11 Mar 2024
•2 min read
Kiwi dairy farmers help increase native wildlife numbersDairy farmers around New Zealand are grabbing spades and heading onto their farms and into their communities to plant native trees and plants.
Media releases•11 Mar 2024
•2 min read
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More than milk: Unique dairy farms open their gatesA dairy farm working to increase endangered skink numbers and a boutique farm business selling milk in recycled bottles are opening their gates to the public on Sunday 10 March.
Media releases•7 Mar 2024
•2 min read
More than milk: Unique dairy farms open their gatesA dairy farm working to increase endangered skink numbers and a boutique farm business selling milk in recycled bottles are opening their gates to the public on Sunday 10 March.
Media releases•7 Mar 2024
•2 min read
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Dairy farmer’s gumboot run sparks life-changing Outward Bound experienceTwo young dairy farmers hope they have created a domino effect – with farmers funding other farmers to challenge their limits and build resilience at Outward Bound.
Media releases•12 Dec 2023
•2 min read
Dairy farmer’s gumboot run sparks life-changing Outward Bound experienceTwo young dairy farmers hope they have created a domino effect – with farmers funding other farmers to challenge their limits and build resilience at Outward Bound.
Media releases•12 Dec 2023
•2 min read
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DairyNZ programme helps Canterbury dairy farmers achieve nitrogen targetsResults from DairyNZ’s five-year Selwyn and Hinds programme show significant change has occurred to help reduce farm nitrogen (N) losses and improve water quality outcomes.
Media releases•20 Nov 2023
DairyNZ programme helps Canterbury dairy farmers achieve nitrogen targetsResults from DairyNZ’s five-year Selwyn and Hinds programme show significant change has occurred to help reduce farm nitrogen (N) losses and improve water quality outcomes.
Media releases•20 Nov 2023
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Management and operationEffective irrigation management benefits your dairy farm by preserving water quality, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with water supply conditions. Find out how to operate within these conditions efficiently.
Environment•5 min read
Management and operation
Effective irrigation management benefits your dairy farm by preserving water quality, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with water supply conditions. Find out how to operate within these conditions efficiently.
Environment•5 min read
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Milking Efficiency, Shannon and Cass Rolls (Canterbury)Improving milking efficiency is one of the great wins for dairy farmers.
Research•6 min read
Milking Efficiency, Shannon and Cass Rolls (Canterbury)
Improving milking efficiency is one of the great wins for dairy farmers.
Research•6 min read
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Environmental, Rob and Rachael Dingle (Southland)Rob and Rachael are farm owners for Brooklea Farm Ltd at Wendonside which was converted to dairy in 2008-09. They supply milk to Fonterra. A 100-ha unirrigated support block was purchased in 2020 allowing more of the wintering to be done in house.
Research•2 min read
Environmental, Rob and Rachael Dingle (Southland)
Rob and Rachael are farm owners for Brooklea Farm Ltd at Wendonside which was converted to dairy in 2008-09. They supply milk to Fonterra. A 100-ha unirrigated support block was purchased in 2020 allowing more of the wintering to be done in house.
Research•2 min read
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Southern Dairy HubThe Southern Dairy Hub was established in response to Southland and Otago farmers wanting dairy challenges in the region to be addressed through local research and demonstration.
Research•5 min read
Southern Dairy Hub
The Southern Dairy Hub was established in response to Southland and Otago farmers wanting dairy challenges in the region to be addressed through local research and demonstration.
Research•5 min read
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Environmental, Jon and Birgit Pemberton (Southland)Jon and Birgit Pemberton are owner-operators of a 139ha farm in Brydone, milking approximately 400 cows producing 560 kg MS/cow through a 28-aside herringbone dairy with in-shed feeding. They supply milk to Open Country Dairy.
Research•3 min read
Environmental, Jon and Birgit Pemberton (Southland)
Jon and Birgit Pemberton are owner-operators of a 139ha farm in Brydone, milking approximately 400 cows producing 560 kg MS/cow through a 28-aside herringbone dairy with in-shed feeding. They supply milk to Open Country Dairy.
Research•3 min read
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Budgeting, Anne-Marie and Duncan Wells (South Otago)Huntly Road Dairies Ltd, an equity Partnership operated by Duncan & Anne-Marie Wells is a high-performing farm, with strong governance and supported by attention to detail, both on the farm and in the office.
Research•12 min read
Budgeting, Anne-Marie and Duncan Wells (South Otago)
Huntly Road Dairies Ltd, an equity Partnership operated by Duncan & Anne-Marie Wells is a high-performing farm, with strong governance and supported by attention to detail, both on the farm and in the office.
Research•12 min read
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Once-a-day Milking, Leo and Rebecca Vollebregt (Wairarapa)Leo Vollebregt wanted a thriving dairy farm, but faced challenges with staff retention and cow health. Then, he had an insight during a 2007 trip to Canterbury.
Research•7 min read
Once-a-day Milking, Leo and Rebecca Vollebregt (Wairarapa)
Leo Vollebregt wanted a thriving dairy farm, but faced challenges with staff retention and cow health. Then, he had an insight during a 2007 trip to Canterbury.
Research•7 min read
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Driscoll Dairies Ltd, Central SouthlandDriscoll Dairies Ltd, Home farm, is a 675 cow, high input farm near Winton. Good pasture utilisation, and efficient use of in shed feeding are a priority. Building a sustainable and resilient business are important for the farm owners.
Research•12 min read
Driscoll Dairies Ltd, Central Southland
Driscoll Dairies Ltd, Home farm, is a 675 cow, high input farm near Winton. Good pasture utilisation, and efficient use of in shed feeding are a priority. Building a sustainable and resilient business are important for the farm owners.
Research•12 min read
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Pillars of a New Dairy SystemThe Pillars of a new dairy system is an eight-year DairyNZ-led research programme that aims to provide management and genetic solutions to improve cow health, fertility and longevity.
Research•2 min read
Pillars of a New Dairy System
The Pillars of a new dairy system is an eight-year DairyNZ-led research programme that aims to provide management and genetic solutions to improve cow health, fertility and longevity.
Research•2 min read
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Employment admin and legal requirementsWhen you hire someone to keep your business running smoothly, you take on responsibility for managing an employment relationship. Getting the basics right around employment and team member health and safety is a necessity for a business owner.
Employment admin and legal requirements
When you hire someone to keep your business running smoothly, you take on responsibility for managing an employment relationship. Getting the basics right around employment and team member health and safety is a necessity for a business owner.
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Cow Reproduction and MatingDairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.
Cow Reproduction and Mating
Dairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.
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Flexible milking case study and research | Ep. 19What prompted the Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm’s move to full-season 10-in-7 milking? And what impact has it had on animal health, fertility, production and staff wellbeing?
Milking
•02 Feb 2022
•39:54 min
Flexible milking case study and research | Ep. 19
What prompted the Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm’s move to full-season 10-in-7 milking? And what impact has it had on animal health, fertility, production and staff wellbeing?
Milking
•02 Feb 2022
•39:54 min
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2022/23 the most expensive dairy season in a decade - DairyNZ Economic Survey
The latest DairyNZ Economic Survey continues to emphasise that dairy farmers have been battling with inflation, with the report showing an ongoing change in the make-up of expenses and the impacts this has had on dairy farm businesses.
Media releases•26 Jun 2024
•4 min read
2022/23 the most expensive dairy season in a decade - DairyNZ Economic SurveyThe latest DairyNZ Economic Survey continues to emphasise that dairy farmers have been battling with inflation, with the report showing an ongoing change in the make-up of expenses and the impacts this has had on dairy farm businesses.
Media releases•26 Jun 2024
•4 min read
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Inside Dairy August-October 2026
From genetic gain and resilient pastures to profitable feeding decisions and an inspiring Māori organic farming success story, this edition shares practical ideas to help strengthen farm performance for the season ahead.
Resources
•Inside Dairy
•Inside Dairy August-October 2026
From genetic gain and resilient pastures to profitable feeding decisions and an inspiring Māori organic farming success story, this edition shares practical ideas to help strengthen farm performance for the season ahead.
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Inside Dairy May-July 2026
This edition of Inside Dairy explores how farmers are using data, smart energy choices and proven systems to improve performance and resilience.
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•Inside Dairy
•Inside Dairy May-July 2026
This edition of Inside Dairy explores how farmers are using data, smart energy choices and proven systems to improve performance and resilience.
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