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Search results for "Animal health and feeding"
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Plantain Case Study - High profit, low nitrogen leachingA Rotorua dairy farm demonstrates that profitability and environmental performance can go together. Since taking over in 2019/20, Richard and Amy have operated a low-input system designed to meet nitrogen limits while remaining financially strong.
Research•5 min read
Plantain Case Study - High profit, low nitrogen leaching

A Rotorua dairy farm demonstrates that profitability and environmental performance can go together. Since taking over in 2019/20, Richard and Amy have operated a low-input system designed to meet nitrogen limits while remaining financially strong.
Research•5 min read
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Precision Dairy Farming Series: Craig Piggott on building Halter | Ep. 4Experience 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.
Business
•25 Feb 2026
•13:22 min
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Craig Piggott on building Halter | Ep. 4

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.
Business
•25 Feb 2026
•13:22 min
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Dairy Training LimitedSince 2002, Dairy Training Ltd has been helping dairy farmers and rural professionals grow through quality training. As a self-funded subsidiary of DairyNZ, their focus is on doing what’s best for you and the sector. Check out the courses on offer.
Support•2 min read
Dairy Training Limited

Since 2002, Dairy Training Ltd has been helping dairy farmers and rural professionals grow through quality training. As a self-funded subsidiary of DairyNZ, their focus is on doing what’s best for you and the sector. Check out the courses on offer.
Support•2 min read
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Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm | Ep. 118Hear 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.
Animal
•18 Feb 2026
•26:59 min
Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm | Ep. 118

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.
Animal
•18 Feb 2026
•26:59 min
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Effluent System Design AccreditationThe dairy effluent system design accreditation programme recognises companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and recognised codes of practice.
Support•1 min read
Effluent System Design Accreditation

The dairy effluent system design accreditation programme recognises companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and recognised codes of practice.
Support•1 min read
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Milk ureaBulk milk urea concentration is a near real-time indicator of the dietary crude protein status of dairy herds and their nitrogen use efficiency, helping to support feed and nitrogen management decisions in pasture-based systems.
Animal•3 min read
Milk urea

Bulk milk urea concentration is a near real-time indicator of the dietary crude protein status of dairy herds and their nitrogen use efficiency, helping to support feed and nitrogen management decisions in pasture-based systems.
Animal•3 min read
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How to build a win-win contract milking agreement that lasts | Ep. 117This 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.
People
•04 Feb 2026
•24:20 min
How to build a win-win contract milking agreement that lasts | Ep. 117

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.
People
•04 Feb 2026
•24:20 min
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Resource management reformThe Coalition Government is making changes to the Resource Management system. DairyNZ made an extensive submission to this process and will continue to engage with ministers and officials. This webpage outlines information on the process ahead.
Regulation•3 min read
Resource management reform

The Coalition Government is making changes to the Resource Management system. DairyNZ made an extensive submission to this process and will continue to engage with ministers and officials. This webpage outlines information on the process ahead.
Regulation•3 min read
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Precision Dairy Farming Series: Inside Ireland’s dairy tech trends | Ep. 3Experience 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.
Animal
•28 Jan 2026
•11:43 min
Precision Dairy Farming Series: Inside Ireland’s dairy tech trends | Ep. 3

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.
Animal
•28 Jan 2026
•11:43 min
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Dairy Environment LeadersDairy Environment Leaders (DEL) is a network of farmers who aim to encourage and create a sustainable future in dairy farming.
Support•3 min read
Dairy Environment Leaders

Dairy Environment Leaders (DEL) is a network of farmers who aim to encourage and create a sustainable future in dairy farming.
Support•3 min read
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The hiring processAre 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.
People•10 min read
The hiring process

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.
People•10 min read
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Using Artificial Intelligence on-farmGenerative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is a practical tool you can use to inform decision-making, easily access information, save time and lighten your mental load. Many farmers are using simple, low-cost GenAI tools on their phones or computers.
People•6 min read
Using Artificial Intelligence on-farm

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is a practical tool you can use to inform decision-making, easily access information, save time and lighten your mental load. Many farmers are using simple, low-cost GenAI tools on their phones or computers.
People•6 min read
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Step into governance: DairyNZ seeks emerging farmer-leaderDairyNZ is giving New Zealand farmers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector.
Media releases•19 Jan 2026
•2 min read
Step into governance: DairyNZ seeks emerging farmer-leader
DairyNZ is giving New Zealand farmers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector.
Media releases•19 Jan 2026
•2 min read
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Reducing nitrogen lossReducing nitrogen losses from your farm can help improve efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen your bottom line. There are 10 main actions to consider.
Environment•6 min read
Reducing nitrogen loss

Reducing nitrogen losses from your farm can help improve efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen your bottom line. There are 10 main actions to consider.
Environment•6 min read
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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
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 partnerships
At 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
