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Employment agreementsAn employment agreement defines the rules of the working relationship between the employee and the farm owner/manager on a dairy farm. It must be in writing, and the employer is responsible for arranging it.
People•6 min read
Employment agreements
An employment agreement defines the rules of the working relationship between the employee and the farm owner/manager on a dairy farm. It must be in writing, and the employer is responsible for arranging it.
People•6 min read
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Heat detectionReview your heat detection strategy each season, ensuring it includes careful planning, effective use of aids, keen observation, accurate record-keeping, and regular staff training.
Animal•4 min read
Heat detection
Review your heat detection strategy each season, ensuring it includes careful planning, effective use of aids, keen observation, accurate record-keeping, and regular staff training.
Animal•4 min read
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Rumination dataHow to interpret rumination data and use daily rumination time for day-to-day decision-making.
Animal•5 min read
Rumination data
How to interpret rumination data and use daily rumination time for day-to-day decision-making.
Animal•5 min read
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Inside Dairy - More value for you through strong partnershipsAt DairyNZ, we work alongside trusted partners to stretch your levy further, supporting better farming, stronger communities, and a more resilient dairy sector.
Inside Dairy•12 Jan 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - More value for you through strong partnershipsAt DairyNZ, we work alongside trusted partners to stretch your levy further, supporting better farming, stronger communities, and a more resilient dairy sector.
Inside Dairy•12 Jan 2026
•2 min read
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Marginal milk: does the milk response justify the feed costUnderstand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
Marginal milk: does the milk response justify the feed cost
Understand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
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Best of 2025: Building a high BW herd - one decision at a timeTop episode of 2025! Find out how farmers Donovan Croot and Sophie Cookson built one of NZ’s best herds. They share the smart choices and tools that helped them reach the top 1% for Breeding Worth. Listen now for tips to improve your herd.
Animal
•19 Dec 2025
•36:19 min
Best of 2025: Building a high BW herd - one decision at a time
Top episode of 2025! Find out how farmers Donovan Croot and Sophie Cookson built one of NZ’s best herds. They share the smart choices and tools that helped them reach the top 1% for Breeding Worth. Listen now for tips to improve your herd.
Animal
•19 Dec 2025
•36:19 min
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Building farm team capabilityIt’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.
People•2 min read
Building farm team capability
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.
People•2 min read
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What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report. | Ep. 114
What’s the return for your levy investment? Get the answer and the facts from an independent return on investment report. And find out what else DairyNZ is doing to boost transparency and keep dairy competitive.
Business
•10 Dec 2025
•18:20 min
What's the return on your levy investment? Findings from an independent report. | Ep. 114
What’s the return for your levy investment? Get the answer and the facts from an independent return on investment report. And find out what else DairyNZ is doing to boost transparency and keep dairy competitive.
Business
•10 Dec 2025
•18:20 min
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Inside Dairy - Working towards cooler cowsDairyNZ researchers have mapped regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures, and are developing resources to help farmers mitigate the effects of excessive heat load on their animals, which can impact feed intake and milk production.
Inside Dairy•9 Dec 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Working towards cooler cowsDairyNZ researchers have mapped regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures, and are developing resources to help farmers mitigate the effects of excessive heat load on their animals, which can impact feed intake and milk production.
Inside Dairy•9 Dec 2025
•4 min read
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DairyNZ welcomes RMA reform legislationDairyNZ today welcomed the Government’s proposed new legislation to reform the Resource Management Act.
Media releases•9 Dec 2025
•2 min read
DairyNZ welcomes RMA reform legislationDairyNZ today welcomed the Government’s proposed new legislation to reform the Resource Management Act.
Media releases•9 Dec 2025
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - New phase for extended lactation studyAfter two years exploring extended lactation to reduce peak workload and non-replacement calves, the Extended Lactation project has added a commercial farm alongside the existing farmlet trial.
Inside Dairy•8 Dec 2025
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - New phase for extended lactation studyAfter two years exploring extended lactation to reduce peak workload and non-replacement calves, the Extended Lactation project has added a commercial farm alongside the existing farmlet trial.
Inside Dairy•8 Dec 2025
•3 min read
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In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearablesBetter decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearables
Better decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
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Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
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Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradicationThe Ministry for Primary Industries, OSPRI and the country’s dairy and beef sectors are today marking that New Zealand is on the home straight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Media releases•1 Dec 2025
•3 min read
Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradicationThe Ministry for Primary Industries, OSPRI and the country’s dairy and beef sectors are today marking that New Zealand is on the home straight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Media releases•1 Dec 2025
•3 min read
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Record cow productivity helps drive strong season - NZ Dairy StatsNew Zealand dairy farmers are achieving more with fewer cows, shown through record milk production per cow and continued genetic progress.
Media releases•27 Nov 2025
•3 min read
Record cow productivity helps drive strong season - NZ Dairy StatsNew Zealand dairy farmers are achieving more with fewer cows, shown through record milk production per cow and continued genetic progress.
Media releases•27 Nov 2025
•3 min read
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In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week
Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week
Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
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Inside Dairy - Unlock your pasture’s power in 5 stepsThe strength of New Zealand dairy farming is in making the most of pasture grown on farm. Refocusing on the basics, measuring covers, tracking leaf emergence, and using this to set rotation lengths, helps get the best from pasture.
Inside Dairy•24 Nov 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Unlock your pasture’s power in 5 stepsThe strength of New Zealand dairy farming is in making the most of pasture grown on farm. Refocusing on the basics, measuring covers, tracking leaf emergence, and using this to set rotation lengths, helps get the best from pasture.
Inside Dairy•24 Nov 2025
•2 min read
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Emissions4PastureDairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.
Research•4 min read
Emissions4Pasture
DairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.
Research•4 min read
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Positive welfarePositive welfare goes beyond preventing suffering. It's about enabling cows to thrive. By supporting natural behaviours and promoting positive experiences, we can help ensure cows live a good life.
Animal•3 min read
Positive welfare
Positive welfare goes beyond preventing suffering. It's about enabling cows to thrive. By supporting natural behaviours and promoting positive experiences, we can help ensure cows live a good life.
Animal•3 min read
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Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113
How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.
Animal
•19 Nov 2025
•35:45 min
Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113
How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.
Animal
•19 Nov 2025
•35:45 min
