An overview of dairy beef, beef on dairy, and how to select sires for beef production. The successful production of dairy-beef requires both the beef and dairy industries to work together to increase profitability and efficiency.

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Workplace Efficiency Booster is a six-step challenge designed to help you and your team identify and eliminate workplace inefficiencies through structured activities and tips.

Read how, Pāmu revisits their mating programmes to look at how they can improve calf-rearing practices.

Using effective policies, procedures and rules together helps empower your team and can improve workplace efficiency, productivity and culture. Learn how to get started putting these in place for your farm.

Read how, Owl Farm revisits their mating programmes and farm setup to look at how they can improve calf-rearing practices.

Effective team meetings on the farm are vital to keep everyone informed and motivated. Explore how to conduct daily stand-up meetings and weekly meetings to ensure they are structured, purposeful, and suit your team's needs.

A well-designed roster meets both employer and employee needs, while also ensuring there are enough people with the right skills available to complete the work.

Find out how a productive workplace can benefit your farm business and get tips on how to get started.

Workflow management is central to a productive and efficient workplace. Find out how to improve task organisation with your team using a Kanban board.

Sharemilkers are responsible for operating the farm on behalf of the farm owner. They don’t own the land but split milk income and expenses with the owner. There are two types of sharemilking agreements, herd owning and variable order.

Like many sectors in New Zealand, dairy faces the ongoing challenge of attracting and retaining good people. Understanding both what employees are looking for and current labour market trends is essential when creating a job in your business.

Enhance team communication by getting to know the different personalities within your team, leading to a more efficient and productive workplace.

Equity partnerships in the dairy sector offer opportunities to take an ownership stake in a farm business to accelerate your progression in the sector.