The Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator (DESC) tool helps determine dairy effluent storage requirements for dairy farms.

The Contract Milker Premium Calculator compares the profitability of contract milking with managing a farm. 

The 10-year equity forecast tool forecasts a dairy farm business’s equity position over a 10-year period.

This tool allows you to objectively select the most suitable endophyte and ryegrass cultivar combination for your farm. Select the relevant filters to obtain a list of appropriate cultivars.

Did you know that an extra tonne of pasture is worth $300 annually? This tool allows you to compare your pasture and crop eaten value with similar farms in your area.

The Pasture Growth Forecaster has been further developed commercially and is now Pasture Vibe. The new name reflects the purpose of the tool in helping farmers get in sync with their pastures.

To help employers create competitive farm assistant job offers, DairyNZ has created a 'Job Competitiveness Calculator'.

As a New Zealand dairy farmer, you've got access to the best and most comprehensive farm systems intel – built over generations and backed by DairyNZ research. Get connected to make the most of the country’s best dairy farming intel.

These experts provide specialised advice to dairy farmers, aiming to enhance herd health and optimize farm productivity. Find a trusted advisor near you.

As an industry-good organisation, we apply our strong engine of dairy science to help drive productivity, strengthen farm systems and compete on sustainability.

Good advice and support can make all the difference, this section covers training resources, support groups, crisis management, and opportunities for scholarships and internships.

Co-developed with farmers and a range of partners, the solutions we develop are built to work on New Zealand pasture-based dairy farms and help increase profitability and sustainability.

Get the latest advice and find out about ways to manage biosecurity on your farm.

Biosecurity is about reducing the risk of diseases, weeds or pests entering, spreading or leaving your farm.

Milking is the largest labour requirement on a dairy farm and the timing of milking defines the whole structure of the day. Changing milking intervals is one way to reduce work hours and/or increase flexibility to improve workplace attractiveness.

Discover how rotary milking systems improve efficiency on New Zealand dairy farms. Learn about MaxT (Maximum Milking Time), practical tips, and strategies to optimise milking performance and herd health.

With more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!