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Transition cowsThe transition period in a dairy cow's life, spanning three weeks pre and post-calving, is crucial. During this time, your cows shift from late pregnancy to lactation.
Animal•2 min read
Transition cows
The transition period in a dairy cow's life, spanning three weeks pre and post-calving, is crucial. During this time, your cows shift from late pregnancy to lactation.
Animal•2 min read
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Dairy greenhouse gas emissions fall by 1.6%Dairy cattle emissions decreased by 1.6 per cent, the New Zealand Greenhouse Gas Inventory report showed today.
Media releases•15 Apr 2025
•1 min read
Dairy greenhouse gas emissions fall by 1.6%Dairy cattle emissions decreased by 1.6 per cent, the New Zealand Greenhouse Gas Inventory report showed today.
Media releases•15 Apr 2025
•1 min read
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Artificial bedding surfacesArtificial surfaces in off-paddock facilities are designed to enhance cow comfort and welfare by providing a suitable environment for resting and other natural behaviours.
Business•3 min read
Artificial bedding surfaces
Artificial surfaces in off-paddock facilities are designed to enhance cow comfort and welfare by providing a suitable environment for resting and other natural behaviours.
Business•3 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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Stand-off padA stand-off pad is a purpose built, drained loafing area where stock can be held for long periods when it is not suitable to have them on pasture. These can be covered or uncovered.
Business•1 min read
Stand-off pad
A stand-off pad is a purpose built, drained loafing area where stock can be held for long periods when it is not suitable to have them on pasture. These can be covered or uncovered.
Business•1 min read
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Managing off-paddock facilitiesEffectively managing your off-paddock facilities with good practice principles is key to ensuring cow comfort and optimal performance.
Business•5 min read
Managing off-paddock facilities
Effectively managing your off-paddock facilities with good practice principles is key to ensuring cow comfort and optimal performance.
Business•5 min read
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Dairy Training: Shaping the next generation of dairy farmersCareer paths come in many different forms, and for some Canterbury teenagers, their journey is being shaped by hands-on experience in a sector they are passionate about - dairy farming.
Media releases•9 Apr 2025
•3 min read
Dairy Training: Shaping the next generation of dairy farmersCareer paths come in many different forms, and for some Canterbury teenagers, their journey is being shaped by hands-on experience in a sector they are passionate about - dairy farming.
Media releases•9 Apr 2025
•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 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
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DairyBase data requestsDairyBase data is available for industry good initiatives to support research, policy development and insights.
Business•2 min read
DairyBase data requests
DairyBase data is available for industry good initiatives to support research, policy development and insights.
Business•2 min read
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RMA changes welcomed by DairyNZ but more details neededDairyNZ has welcomed the Government's decision to move forward on a replacement to the Resource Management Act (RMA) but wants more detail to make sure it is truly beneficial to farmers.
Media releases•27 Mar 2025
•2 min read
RMA changes welcomed by DairyNZ but more details neededDairyNZ has welcomed the Government's decision to move forward on a replacement to the Resource Management Act (RMA) but wants more detail to make sure it is truly beneficial to farmers.
Media releases•27 Mar 2025
•2 min read
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Climate change action farmsThe Greenhouse Gas Partnership Farms Project was created to help farmers understand their on-farm options and what impact those actions might have not only for their environmental footprint but on profitability too.
Research•3 min read
Climate change action farms
The Greenhouse Gas Partnership Farms Project was created to help farmers understand their on-farm options and what impact those actions might have not only for their environmental footprint but on profitability too.
Research•3 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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Inside Dairy: Waterway health is taking rootContaminant reduction is central to improving water quality, but we also need to take a more holistic approach to better address the overall health of waterways, including things like riparian planting.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Waterway health is taking rootContaminant reduction is central to improving water quality, but we also need to take a more holistic approach to better address the overall health of waterways, including things like riparian planting.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2025
•2 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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The Great Futures in Dairying PlanThe Great Futures in Dairying Plan: Great people, great jobs, great workplaces.
Research•5 min read
The Great Futures in Dairying Plan
The Great Futures in Dairying Plan: Great people, great jobs, great workplaces.
Research•5 min read
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Understanding on-farm emissionsUnderstanding and managing biological emissions is crucial to meet government targets and market demands. Learn more about these emissions and the importance of managing them effectively.
Environment•4 min read
Understanding on-farm emissions
Understanding and managing biological emissions is crucial to meet government targets and market demands. Learn more about these emissions and the importance of managing them effectively.
Environment•4 min read
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Managing GHG emissions
Reducing biological greenhouse gas emissions on-farm is achievable, and many solutions have co-benefits across the entire farm system. DairyNZ is identifying options to reduce emissions, improve farm system efficiency, and strengthen profitability.
Environment•6 min read
Managing GHG emissions
Reducing biological greenhouse gas emissions on-farm is achievable, and many solutions have co-benefits across the entire farm system. DairyNZ is identifying options to reduce emissions, improve farm system efficiency, and strengthen profitability.
Environment•6 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
•3 min read
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
•3 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 allocationThe purpose of allocating pasture accurately is to optimise both animal performance and pasture eaten per hectare.
Feed•3 min read
Pasture allocation
The purpose of allocating pasture accurately is to optimise both animal performance and pasture eaten per hectare.
Feed•3 min read
