Global conflict may feel far away, until it hits fuel, freight and ripples into other farm costs. Hear how rising global tensions drive prices, what it means for inflation and interest rates, and the simple steps you can take now to protect cashflow.

This episode shares practical insights on creating contract milking and variable order sharemilking agreements that work for farm owners and contractors. Learn to set fair rates, manage cashflow, and build lasting business relationships.

The transition period in a cow's life requires precise feed management to ensure health and optimal milk production. It’s important to set BCS targets, monitor those targets and adjust your feed budget as required, especially pre- and post-calving.

Leasing dairy land refers to an agreement where you (the lessee), pay the farm owner (the lessor) for the use of land, buildings, and infrastructure for dairy farming. The lease payment is a monthly or annual fee that is periodically reviewed.

Maintaining profitability in dairy farming is a challenge, especially with increasing costs. The page provides guidance and tips from seasoned farmers on how to manage your farm's budget effectively.

Sensitivity analysis is a strategy you use to understand how different changes can impact your dairy farm's cash situation and overall business.

When it comes to budgeting on-farm and forecasting spend, how do others do this? Join us as we find out from Mark Storey DairyNZ’s Head of Economics and Louise Collingwood – a South Waikato farmer.

An overview of the income and expenditure you can expect in your first year.

The Contract Milker Premium Calculator compares the profitability of contract milking with managing a farm. 

A balance sheet provides a snapshot of the current financial position. It is one of the major financial statements used by Chartered Accountants, business owners and bankers.

A cash management system, or cashbook, is vital for monitoring all payments and receipts, keeping track of compliance requirements, and managing day-to-day finances effectively.

The DairyNZ Econ Tracker is an online tool that brings you economic information relevant to the New Zealand dairy sector right now.

Success for this Western Southland farm is driven by a simple, pasture based farm system that is implemented by excellent farm staff. Good farm and strong financial management ensures operating expenses remain below industry average. 

Driscoll Dairies Ltd, Home farm, is a 675 cow, high input farm near Winton. Good pasture utilisation, and efficient use of in shed feeding are a priority. Building a sustainable and resilient business are important for the farm owners.