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Search results for "Dairy sector and people"
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Inside Dairy - A smart path to ownershipThrough savvy investing, disciplined budgeting and a clear vision, this young couple secured their first farm — proving farm ownership is still within reach for young Kiwis.
Inside Dairy•5 Jun 2025
Inside Dairy - A smart path to ownership
Through savvy investing, disciplined budgeting and a clear vision, this young couple secured their first farm — proving farm ownership is still within reach for young Kiwis.
Inside Dairy•5 Jun 2025
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Inside Dairy: Managing risk in share farmingStructured communication and thoughtful recruitment underpin a strong, collaborative working environment.
Inside Dairy•20 May 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Managing risk in share farming
Structured communication and thoughtful recruitment underpin a strong, collaborative working environment.
Inside Dairy•20 May 2025
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy: How to handle the high forecastFarmers who overhaul their systems in response to payout fluctuations often end up worse off than those who hold steady and act strategically.
Inside Dairy•19 May 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: How to handle the high forecast
Farmers who overhaul their systems in response to payout fluctuations often end up worse off than those who hold steady and act strategically.
Inside Dairy•19 May 2025
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy: A practical approach to freshwater policyFarmers need certainty about the rules they must follow and the clear, measurable outcomes they should be aiming for.
Inside Dairy•16 May 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: A practical approach to freshwater policy
Farmers need certainty about the rules they must follow and the clear, measurable outcomes they should be aiming for.
Inside Dairy•16 May 2025
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy: More than just a jobSharemilkers Sam and Jenna Hodsell are in it for the long haul, and that means building resilient and effective farm systems.
Inside Dairy•5 May 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy: More than just a job
Sharemilkers Sam and Jenna Hodsell are in it for the long haul, and that means building resilient and effective farm systems.
Inside Dairy•5 May 2025
•4 min read
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Loose housed barnA loose-housed barn is a type of dairy housing system where cows have the freedom to move around and rest in a large open area that has a roof. There are several loose housed systems, with different bedding materials, constructions and design.
Business•3 min read
Loose housed barn

A loose-housed barn is a type of dairy housing system where cows have the freedom to move around and rest in a large open area that has a roof. There are several loose housed systems, with different bedding materials, constructions and design.
Business•3 min read
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Freestall barnFree stall barns are engineered structures for housing dairy cattle. Free stall barns can significantly improve feed usage, herd comfort, and reduce maintenance costs, but they can require a substantial initial investment and experienced management.
Business•3 min read
Freestall barn

Free stall barns are engineered structures for housing dairy cattle. Free stall barns can significantly improve feed usage, herd comfort, and reduce maintenance costs, but they can require a substantial initial investment and experienced management.
Business•3 min read
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Inside Dairy: Wintering well is becoming the normDairy farmers have made great strides in winter management, though there’s still room for improvement – particularly when it comes to portable troughs and back fencing.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Wintering well is becoming the norm
Dairy farmers have made great strides in winter management, though there’s still room for improvement – particularly when it comes to portable troughs and back fencing.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy: Plan now for a better winterA successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. It minimises animal, environmental and compliance risks while supporting your investment decisions.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Plan now for a better winter
A successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. It minimises animal, environmental and compliance risks while supporting your investment decisions.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
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Know the Market projectThe Know the Market project was initiated to help dairy farm employers understand the competitiveness of their Farm Assistant job offer, compared to employment opportunities in other sectors.
Research•10 min read
Know the Market project

The Know the Market project was initiated to help dairy farm employers understand the competitiveness of their Farm Assistant job offer, compared to employment opportunities in other sectors.
Research•10 min read
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Greenfield ProjectIn 2001, the DairyNZ Greenfield Project was established with the audacious goal of turning milking into a background activity on dairy farms.
Research•4 min read
Greenfield Project

In 2001, the DairyNZ Greenfield Project was established with the audacious goal of turning milking into a background activity on dairy farms.
Research•4 min read
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Inside Dairy: Decoding rumination dataWearables such as collars and ear tags can provide valuable insights into your cows’ wellbeing, but they work best alongside visual monitoring and physical examinations.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Decoding rumination data
Wearables such as collars and ear tags can provide valuable insights into your cows’ wellbeing, but they work best alongside visual monitoring and physical examinations.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2025
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Inside Dairy: Plantain is proving its potencyIn farmlet trials and on farms across the country, the grazing herb is demonstrating its value as an N loss reduction tool.
Inside Dairy•6 Mar 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy: Plantain is proving its potency
In farmlet trials and on farms across the country, the grazing herb is demonstrating its value as an N loss reduction tool.
Inside Dairy•6 Mar 2025
•4 min read
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Energy saving on-farmImproving energy efficiency on your dairy farm can lower costs, extend equipment life, and reduce emissions. You can build a more sustainable and cost-effective operation by understanding where energy is used and making smart changes.
Environment•4 min read
Energy saving on-farm

Improving energy efficiency on your dairy farm can lower costs, extend equipment life, and reduce emissions. You can build a more sustainable and cost-effective operation by understanding where energy is used and making smart changes.
Environment•4 min read
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Inside Dairy: Grazing cows the focus of Irish-NZ studyScientists are delving into the complexities of methane emissions from grazing cows, aiming to develop more precise emission factors and mitigation strategies for our unique pasture-based systems.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2025
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Inside Dairy: Grazing cows the focus of Irish-NZ study
Scientists are delving into the complexities of methane emissions from grazing cows, aiming to develop more precise emission factors and mitigation strategies for our unique pasture-based systems.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2025
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Inside Dairy: Genetics driving Jersey powerManaging a herd of 620 Jersey cows, Mike Robinson and Sheree Irwin have focused on breeding for greater efficiencies, achieving impressive results in the process.
Inside Dairy•24 Feb 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy: Genetics driving Jersey power
Managing a herd of 620 Jersey cows, Mike Robinson and Sheree Irwin have focused on breeding for greater efficiencies, achieving impressive results in the process.
Inside Dairy•24 Feb 2025
•4 min read
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Regional freshwater advocacyDairyNZ’s Policy Team is working to ensure dairy sector voices are heard as major freshwater policy changes occur.
Regulation•2 min read
Regional freshwater advocacy

DairyNZ’s Policy Team is working to ensure dairy sector voices are heard as major freshwater policy changes occur.
Regulation•2 min read
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Pasture assessmentRegular pasture assessment on your dairy farm helps you manage your feed, plan grazing, and detect surpluses or deficits in pasture.
Feed•3 min read
Pasture assessment

Regular pasture assessment on your dairy farm helps you manage your feed, plan grazing, and detect surpluses or deficits in pasture.
Feed•3 min read

