Total results 1233
Total results 1233
Search results for "Management and support"
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People Expo 2026Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 People Expo, in partnership with Dairy Women’s Network. The event brought farmers and sector partners together to reflect on what success looks like for them, personally and in business.
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Flexible Milking ProjectLooking for information on milking three times in two days? This research programme will investigate the human, animal and pasture response to milking three times in two days (3-in-2).
Research•3 min read
Flexible Milking Project

Looking for information on milking three times in two days? This research programme will investigate the human, animal and pasture response to milking three times in two days (3-in-2).
Research•3 min read
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Winter grazingSuccessful wintering systems require thought and planning. All the wintering resources and winter grazing information you need are here.
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DairyBaseJoin DairyBase for free and access all the information you need to make confident and effective farm management decisions.
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Body condition scoringAssessment of a cow's body condition score (BCS) gives a visual estimate of her body fat reserves.
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DairyBase helps farmers make every dollar countAs farmers look for smarter ways to make every dollar go further, Manawatū dairy farmer Kevin Argyle is using benchmarking to lift homegrown feed production, improve efficiency and strengthen farm performance.
Media releases•21 Oct 2026
•2 min read
DairyBase helps farmers make every dollar count
As farmers look for smarter ways to make every dollar go further, Manawatū dairy farmer Kevin Argyle is using benchmarking to lift homegrown feed production, improve efficiency and strengthen farm performance.
Media releases•21 Oct 2026
•2 min read
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Celebrating the International Day of Rural WomenEstablished by the United Nations, the International Day of Rural Women recognises the vital role rural women play in their communities and economies. This year’s theme is “Rural Women Farmers Caring for Mother Nature”.
Media releases•15 Oct 2026
•2 min read
Celebrating the International Day of Rural Women
Established by the United Nations, the International Day of Rural Women recognises the vital role rural women play in their communities and economies. This year’s theme is “Rural Women Farmers Caring for Mother Nature”.
Media releases•15 Oct 2026
•2 min read
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Heat stressHeat stress can affect cow wellbeing, milk production, health and reproduction. Unlike people, cows can start experiencing heat stress at temperatures above 20°C.
Animal•3 min read
Heat stress

Heat stress can affect cow wellbeing, milk production, health and reproduction. Unlike people, cows can start experiencing heat stress at temperatures above 20°C.
Animal•3 min read
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In 10 | How to teach pasture decisions across a farm team?Build your team’s confidence to spot changing pasture conditions, stay aligned on the grazing plan and make timely decisions during peak growth.
Feed
•15 Oct 2026
•13:16 min
In 10 | How to teach pasture decisions across a farm team?

Build your team’s confidence to spot changing pasture conditions, stay aligned on the grazing plan and make timely decisions during peak growth.
Feed
•15 Oct 2026
•13:16 min
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Problem paddocks to thriving wetlands in PiakoJohan van Ras is a Waikato dairy farmer who has spent the past six years transforming low-lying, unproductive areas on his 66-hectare effective farm into thriving native wetland and bush restoration sites.
Research•6 min read
Problem paddocks to thriving wetlands in Piako

Johan van Ras is a Waikato dairy farmer who has spent the past six years transforming low-lying, unproductive areas on his 66-hectare effective farm into thriving native wetland and bush restoration sites.
Research•6 min read
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Gully transformation in SouthlandMike Bodle has transformed challenging, gorse-infested gullies on his Southland dairy farm into productive forestry, native plantings and wildlife habitat.
Research•3 min read
Gully transformation in Southland

Mike Bodle has transformed challenging, gorse-infested gullies on his Southland dairy farm into productive forestry, native plantings and wildlife habitat.
Research•3 min read
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What makes a dairy-beef calf worth buying? | Ep. 135What does a beef finisher need from the calves you breed? Annie O’Callaghan and Jo Sheridan share perspectives from both ends of the dairy-beef supply chain. They discuss breeding, calf health, pricing and buyer relationships.
Research
•07 Oct 2026
•36:12 min
What makes a dairy-beef calf worth buying? | Ep. 135

What does a beef finisher need from the calves you breed? Annie O’Callaghan and Jo Sheridan share perspectives from both ends of the dairy-beef supply chain. They discuss breeding, calf health, pricing and buyer relationships.
Research
•07 Oct 2026
•36:12 min
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Inside Dairy | Why ponds need wetlandsPonds can improve the performance and life span of a constructed wetland when placed at the start of the system.
Inside Dairy•24 Sep 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy | Why ponds need wetlands
Ponds can improve the performance and life span of a constructed wetland when placed at the start of the system.
Inside Dairy•24 Sep 2026
•2 min read
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New Dairy Cattle Code raises the bar for New Zealand animal careThe first major update to the Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare in more than a decade marks an important step in ensuring animal welfare standards continue to evolve alongside scientific evidence and on-farm realities.
Media releases•23 Sep 2026
•2 min read
New Dairy Cattle Code raises the bar for New Zealand animal care
The first major update to the Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare in more than a decade marks an important step in ensuring animal welfare standards continue to evolve alongside scientific evidence and on-farm realities.
Media releases•23 Sep 2026
•2 min read
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When does extra feed stop paying its way? | Ep. 134When does extra feed increase profit? Kim Robinson and Dr Paul Edwards discuss findings from a multi-season trial, exploring the full cost of supplementary feed, the milk response it generates, and what it means for your farm's profitability.
Feed
•23 Sep 2026
•28:19 min
When does extra feed stop paying its way? | Ep. 134

When does extra feed increase profit? Kim Robinson and Dr Paul Edwards discuss findings from a multi-season trial, exploring the full cost of supplementary feed, the milk response it generates, and what it means for your farm's profitability.
Feed
•23 Sep 2026
•28:19 min
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Inside Dairy | DairyNZ’s DAiSY takes you one step furtherOther AI chat tools can be helpful for quick orientation and clear summaries, but when you need advice tailored to New Zealand farming conditions, access to a trusted, research-led source of information is essential.
Inside Dairy•22 Sep 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy | DairyNZ’s DAiSY takes you one step further
Other AI chat tools can be helpful for quick orientation and clear summaries, but when you need advice tailored to New Zealand farming conditions, access to a trusted, research-led source of information is essential.
Inside Dairy•22 Sep 2026
•2 min read
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Inside dairy | Farmer honoured for waterway mahiLearning about how things once were and being inspired by what they could be, is what drove this award-winning farmer to reconnect people with a local waterway.
Inside Dairy•21 Sep 2026
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Inside dairy | Farmer honoured for waterway mahi
Learning about how things once were and being inspired by what they could be, is what drove this award-winning farmer to reconnect people with a local waterway.
Inside Dairy•21 Sep 2026
•1 min read
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Inside Dairy | New $46m investment for dairy’s futureLifting productivity and reducing the dairy sector's environmental footprint is the focus of a new multi-partner initiative.
Inside Dairy•21 Sep 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy | New $46m investment for dairy’s future
Lifting productivity and reducing the dairy sector's environmental footprint is the focus of a new multi-partner initiative.
Inside Dairy•21 Sep 2026
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy | Entries open for next year’s Ahuwhenua TrophyPrestigious awards recognise excellence in Māori farming as well as up-and-coming young farmers. In 2027 it’s dairy’s turn for the honours.
Inside Dairy•21 Sep 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy | Entries open for next year’s Ahuwhenua Trophy
Prestigious awards recognise excellence in Māori farming as well as up-and-coming young farmers. In 2027 it’s dairy’s turn for the honours.
Inside Dairy•21 Sep 2026
•2 min read