The Government is reviewing New Zealand’s gene technology rules. Greater access to these technologies in the future presents both opportunities and risks for the dairy sector.

This episode brings highlights from DairyNZ's events on building a productive workplace. Host Willie McKnight chats with sharemilker Gillian Bunnik and research engineer Brian Dela Rue about tech, data, and innovation to boost farm efficiency.

Submissions are a great way for farmers to have their say and get involved. This page explains the 5 stages of the consultation process, how to write a submission to a local authority, and where to get support.

Area Manager - Northern Taranaki

The national agricultural intensification rules were revoked on 1 January 2025 and are no longer relevant.

In this Talking Dairy summer yarns bonus episode, we revisit Contract Milking 101 with Brendon Attrill and Rachael Foy. They discuss what it takes to set yourself up for success in contract milking.

Leptospirosis is a highly infectious bacterial disease affecting humans and most mammals. It is a significant human health risk causing flu-like symptoms or severe ongoing illness.

Cereal crops, including barley, oats, ryecorn, and triticale, play varied roles in dairy farming. Barley, sown either in autumn or spring, matures quicker than wheat or triticale and provides winter feed.

In this summer yarn bonus episode, we revisit the top episode from 2024. Dr. Paul Edwards and Kent Weston-Arnold share fresh insights on new milking frequency trends and the rise of OAD milking in early lactation.

In this first of three short summer yarns bonus episodes, we revisit the inspiring story of Emma Walton, a young contract milker from Waikato. Emma shares how dairy farming saved her life and gave her purpose and strength.