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Water UseThe demand on water resources continues to grow, making efficient practices more relevant than ever. Everyone has a role to play in saving water. Find out how to review your water use to identify where there's potential for greater efficiency.
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Submission on proposed plan change 7 to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional plan
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•Submission on proposed plan change 7 to the Canterbury Land and Water Regional plan
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Worksheet To Estimate Water Use In The Farm Dairy
In the absence of meters, you can use this form to record all your water uses, then do the calculation to estimate total consumption.
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•Worksheet To Estimate Water Use In The Farm Dairy
In the absence of meters, you can use this form to record all your water uses, then do the calculation to estimate total consumption.
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Silage quality and feed value of chopped willow and poplar
Investigating silage quality and feed value of chopped willow and poplar material in the Waikato in autumn 2021
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•Silage quality and feed value of chopped willow and poplar
Investigating silage quality and feed value of chopped willow and poplar material in the Waikato in autumn 2021
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The 'Nitrate Catcher' - Design and installation of a bioreactor to monitor nitrate-N removal from drainage water - NIWA 2015
A report prepared by NIWA for DairyNZ and Living Water DoC-Fonterra Partnership.
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•The 'Nitrate Catcher' - Design and installation of a bioreactor to monitor nitrate-N removal from drainage water - NIWA 2015
A report prepared by NIWA for DairyNZ and Living Water DoC-Fonterra Partnership.
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Smart Water Use - Short Form Action Plan
This brochure provides a simple five-step approach to save water and save money.
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•Smart Water Use - Short Form Action Plan
This brochure provides a simple five-step approach to save water and save money.
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Smart Water Use In The Farm Dairy
This guide looks at water use in and around the farm dairy, and whether there's potential for greater efficiency.
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•Smart Water Use In The Farm Dairy
This guide looks at water use in and around the farm dairy, and whether there's potential for greater efficiency.
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Tracking Water Use
Use this form to record regular readings (weekly, monthly etc) from your water meters.
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•Tracking Water Use
Use this form to record regular readings (weekly, monthly etc) from your water meters.
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•Environment
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Best Irrigation Practice Saves Water and Grows More
Research on how to achieve efficient use of water and nutrients and protect New Zealand’s water quality, irrigation systems and management.
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•Best Irrigation Practice Saves Water and Grows More
Research on how to achieve efficient use of water and nutrients and protect New Zealand’s water quality, irrigation systems and management.
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Submission on proposed plan change 8 (Discharge management) to the Otago Regional Plan: Water for Otago (17 August 2020)
DairyNZ submission on the proposed plan change 8 (Discharge management) to the Otago Regional Plan: Water for Otago.
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•Submission on proposed plan change 8 (Discharge management) to the Otago Regional Plan: Water for Otago (17 August 2020)
DairyNZ submission on the proposed plan change 8 (Discharge management) to the Otago Regional Plan: Water for Otago.
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Water Accord 5 Years On
This is the fifth annual progess report for the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord.
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•Water Accord 5 Years On

This is the fifth annual progess report for the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord.
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Water Accord 4 Years On
This is the fourth annual progess report for the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord.
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•Water Accord 4 Years On

This is the fourth annual progess report for the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord.
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Water Accord 3 Years On
This is the third annual progress report for the Sustainable Dairying Water Accord.
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•Water Accord 3 Years On

This is the third annual progress report for the Sustainable Dairying Water Accord.
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Water Accord 2 Years On
This is the second annual progress report for the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord.
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•Water Accord 2 Years On

This is the second annual progress report for the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord.
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Water Accord 1 Year On
This is the first annual progress report for the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord.
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•Water Accord 1 Year On

This is the first annual progress report for the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord.
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Inside Dairy - Methane emissions lower than expected during springEarly results show methane emissions from grazing cows may be lower than predicted, especially on good-quality spring pasture.
Inside Dairy•17 Mar 2026
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Inside Dairy - Methane emissions lower than expected during spring
Early results show methane emissions from grazing cows may be lower than predicted, especially on good-quality spring pasture.
Inside Dairy•17 Mar 2026
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Dairy Training LimitedSince 2002, Dairy Training Ltd has been helping dairy farmers and rural professionals grow through quality training. As a self-funded subsidiary of DairyNZ, their focus is on doing what’s best for you and the sector. Check out the courses on offer.
Support•2 min read
Dairy Training Limited

Since 2002, Dairy Training Ltd has been helping dairy farmers and rural professionals grow through quality training. As a self-funded subsidiary of DairyNZ, their focus is on doing what’s best for you and the sector. Check out the courses on offer.
Support•2 min read
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Animal welfare technology research wins awardAnimal welfare is of paramount importance to New Zealand’s dairy industry, with consumers increasingly interested in how food is produced, not just the quality of the final product.
Media releases•17 Dec 2025
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Animal welfare technology research wins award
Animal welfare is of paramount importance to New Zealand’s dairy industry, with consumers increasingly interested in how food is produced, not just the quality of the final product.
Media releases•17 Dec 2025
•3 min read
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SwedesSwedes serve as winter feed for livestock. They thrive best in cooler, moist conditions and dislike waterlogged areas and dry spells. For best growth, avoid soils that are either too light and drain quickly or too dense and retain too much water.
Feed•4 min read
Swedes

Swedes serve as winter feed for livestock. They thrive best in cooler, moist conditions and dislike waterlogged areas and dry spells. For best growth, avoid soils that are either too light and drain quickly or too dense and retain too much water.
Feed•4 min read
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Genetic gain toolsGenetic gain in dairy cows helps farmers and the whole dairy sector improve productivity and profits. It relies on using quality, independent data to make smart breeding choices that improve the whole farming system.