With farm business viability top of mind and soils still very wet around the country, what are some steps you can take to make sure you’re spending your fertiliser dollar wisely?

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

From business planning to milking performance, we have a range of useful tools to support farmers, all backed by science and research.

Delivered by DairyNZ experts or our preferred partners, workshops and programmes are designed for all levels and across a variety of topics to grow your skill and knowledge.

The latest DairyNZ media releases, articles and project updates.

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!

A productive workplace is about getting things done on the farm efficiently to meet the needs of the business and the people. All the resources and tools to help you create a productive workplace are here.

This section covers everything you need to know about management, from setting clear farm goals to motivating, managing and retaining staff.

Well-planned recruitment and selection, and a robust orientation process are key to finding the right fit for your team and giving new staff the best start possible.

Managing fertiliser application and rates effectively is critical to a productive dairy farm. This section covers how you can use fertilisers efficiently while minimising environmental impacts.

Correct soil fertility is critical for optimal plant growth.

In this page, you'll find details about different pests and common pests, weeds, and diseases of New Zealand pastures and brasicas.

To choose the right supplement for your farm, you need consider the cost of energy (cents/MJ ME), storage, wastage, and feeding logistics.

Information about growing different types of crops on your farm, wintering, and forages that reduce nitrate leaching.

Recycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste – reducing the negative effects on the environment and health risks for both people and animals.

Good irrigation helps pasture grow better, providing more feed for animals. Whatever the chosen system, it should maximise the amount of pasture grown while using as little water as possible.