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    DairyNZ Limited Privacy Notice

    Your privacy is important to us at DairyNZ Inc, DairyNZ Limited and New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (DairyNZ, we, us). We take the responsibility of handling your personal information very seriously.

    DairyNZ Limited Privacy Notice

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    Your privacy is important to us at DairyNZ Inc, DairyNZ Limited and New Zealand Animal Evaluation Limited (DairyNZ, we, us). We take the responsibility of handling your personal information very seriously.

  • A dairy farmer walking his cows along a tree-lined track with open fields to the left
    Adapting to a changing climate

    Farmers are already experiencing the impact of climate change firsthand. Building resilience into your farm system will be key to coping with changing weather patterns, increased temperatures, and adverse events.

    Environment

    5 min read

    Adapting to a changing climate

    A dairy farmer walking his cows along a tree-lined track with open fields to the left

    Farmers are already experiencing the impact of climate change firsthand. Building resilience into your farm system will be key to coping with changing weather patterns, increased temperatures, and adverse events.

    Environment

    5 min read

  • Child holding an eel on the bank of a river surrounded by native plants
    Biodiversity

    Thriving biodiversity supports dairy farming by enhancing water quality, reducing soil erosion, and providing habitats for native species.

    Environment

    2 min read

    Biodiversity

    Child holding an eel on the bank of a river surrounded by native plants

    Thriving biodiversity supports dairy farming by enhancing water quality, reducing soil erosion, and providing habitats for native species.

    Environment

    2 min read

  • Register For Dairybase 1200Wide
    DairyBase questionnaires

    Access DairyBase questionnaires and other helpful resources.

    Business

    1 min read

    DairyBase questionnaires

    Register For Dairybase 1200Wide

    Access DairyBase questionnaires and other helpful resources.

    Business

    1 min read

  • Northland dairy farmers Andrew and Vicky Booth.
    Kiwi dairy farmers help increase native wildlife numbers

    Dairy farmers around New Zealand are grabbing spades and heading onto their farms and into their communities to plant native trees and plants.

    Media releases

    11 Mar 2024

    2 min read

    Kiwi dairy farmers help increase native wildlife numbers
    Northland dairy farmers Andrew and Vicky Booth.

    Dairy farmers around New Zealand are grabbing spades and heading onto their farms and into their communities to plant native trees and plants.

    Media releases

    11 Mar 2024

    2 min read

  • Dairy cows in paddock of winter crop
    Waimea catchment

    The collaborative Waimea catchment project is driving successful outcomes for meeting future nitrogen limits and staying profitable.

    Research

    1 min read

    Waimea catchment

    Dairy cows in paddock of winter crop

    The collaborative Waimea catchment project is driving successful outcomes for meeting future nitrogen limits and staying profitable.

    Research

    1 min read

  • Benchmarking Dairybase 1500Wide
    Benchmarking

    DairyBase provides a range of benchmarks for dairy farmers based on ownership, location, and production system, such as organic or winter milk farms.

    Business

    6 min read

    Benchmarking

    Benchmarking Dairybase 1500Wide

    DairyBase provides a range of benchmarks for dairy farmers based on ownership, location, and production system, such as organic or winter milk farms.

    Business

    6 min read

  • A New Well Is Constructed At Wimborne Dairies In South Canterbury 1500X2000
    South Canterbury catchment

    A collaborative project is underway between farmers, DairyNZ and other stakeholders in South Canterbury, to analyse and support implementation of solutions that further decrease nitrogen in water and help ensure farmers can meet plan change rules.

    Research

    1 min read

    South Canterbury catchment

    A New Well Is Constructed At Wimborne Dairies In South Canterbury 1500X2000

    A collaborative project is underway between farmers, DairyNZ and other stakeholders in South Canterbury, to analyse and support implementation of solutions that further decrease nitrogen in water and help ensure farmers can meet plan change rules.

    Research

    1 min read

  • Siobhan O'malley And Family 1500Wide
    Always on the go: Celebrating dairy farmers this International Women’s Day

    Siobhan O’Malley is a dairy farmer, innovator, businesswoman and community volunteer. A great example of the thousands of Kiwi dairy farming women throughout New Zealand who multi-task every day to contribute positively to their communities.

    Media releases

    8 Mar 2024

    3 min read

    Always on the go: Celebrating dairy farmers this International Women’s Day
    Siobhan O'malley And Family 1500Wide

    Siobhan O’Malley is a dairy farmer, innovator, businesswoman and community volunteer. A great example of the thousands of Kiwi dairy farming women throughout New Zealand who multi-task every day to contribute positively to their communities.

    Media releases

    8 Mar 2024

    3 min read

  • Cow Close Up With Grass In Mouth Dairybase Terms Of Use 1500Wide
    DairyBase Terms of Use

    When you register to use DairyBase you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

    Business

    4 min read

    DairyBase Terms of Use

    Cow Close Up With Grass In Mouth Dairybase Terms Of Use 1500Wide

    When you register to use DairyBase you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

    Business

    4 min read

  • Auckland Dairy Farm Donalds Farm 1500X1000
    More than milk: Unique dairy farms open their gates

    A dairy farm working to increase endangered skink numbers and a boutique farm business selling milk in recycled bottles are opening their gates to the public on Sunday 10 March.

    Media releases

    7 Mar 2024

    2 min read

    More than milk: Unique dairy farms open their gates
    Auckland Dairy Farm Donalds Farm 1500X1000

    A dairy farm working to increase endangered skink numbers and a boutique farm business selling milk in recycled bottles are opening their gates to the public on Sunday 10 March.

    Media releases

    7 Mar 2024

    2 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    Water quality research update | Ep. 71

    When it comes to improving water quality, what does best practice look like? Join us as we talk to DairyNZ Senior Water Quality Scientist Dr Katrina Macintosh and AgResearch Senior Scientist Dr Richard Muirhead.

    Environment

    06 Mar 2024

    22:48 min

    Water quality research update | Ep. 71

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    When it comes to improving water quality, what does best practice look like? Join us as we talk to DairyNZ Senior Water Quality Scientist Dr Katrina Macintosh and AgResearch Senior Scientist Dr Richard Muirhead.

    Environment

    06 Mar 2024

    22:48 min

  • Josh and Emma Crawford and family out on the dairy farm.
    Future focus for ‘on-the-go’ dairy farmers

    Dairy farmers Josh and Emma Crawford love volunteering in their local community to help build a positive future for young people.

    Media releases

    3 Mar 2024

    3 min read

    Future focus for ‘on-the-go’ dairy farmers
    Josh and Emma Crawford and family out on the dairy farm.

    Dairy farmers Josh and Emma Crawford love volunteering in their local community to help build a positive future for young people.

    Media releases

    3 Mar 2024

    3 min read

  • A photo of a dairy herd in a grass paddock taken from above
    Breeding Worth

    Breeding Worth (BW) is an index that ranks cows and bulls on their ability to breed profitable, efficient replacements. This page explains how BW is used to create herds resilient to changes and disease, therefore increasing farm profits.

    Animal

    15 min read

    Breeding Worth

    A photo of a dairy herd in a grass paddock taken from above

    Breeding Worth (BW) is an index that ranks cows and bulls on their ability to breed profitable, efficient replacements. This page explains how BW is used to create herds resilient to changes and disease, therefore increasing farm profits.

    Animal

    15 min read

  • Dairy cows eating plantain as part of New Zealand research investigating low nitrogen options.
    Low N Systems

    The DairyNZ-led, Low N Systems research programme investigates stacking (or combining) management strategies and mitigation technologies on dairy farms to deliver reductions in nitrate leaching of over 40%.

    Research

    4 min read

    Low N Systems

    Dairy cows eating plantain as part of New Zealand research investigating low nitrogen options.

    The DairyNZ-led, Low N Systems research programme investigates stacking (or combining) management strategies and mitigation technologies on dairy farms to deliver reductions in nitrate leaching of over 40%.

    Research

    4 min read

  • Breeding values
    Breeding Values

    A breeding value is an estimate of an animal's genetic merit for a particular trait. Using breeding values to select cows and bulls to be the parents of the next generation is the most effective way to achieve genetic improvement.

    Animal

    8 min read

    Breeding Values

    Breeding values

    A breeding value is an estimate of an animal's genetic merit for a particular trait. Using breeding values to select cows and bulls to be the parents of the next generation is the most effective way to achieve genetic improvement.

    Animal

    8 min read

  • A lone cow walking over a grassy field with a scenery of hills behind it
    Measuring Breeding Worth Performance

    Cow performance measurement lets you identify the most and least productive cows in your herd.

    Animal

    2 min read

    Measuring Breeding Worth Performance

    A lone cow walking over a grassy field with a scenery of hills behind it

    Cow performance measurement lets you identify the most and least productive cows in your herd.

    Animal

    2 min read

  • A couple of experts consult with one another
    Recording Parentage

    Effective cow data recording and performance measurement on your farm can make the difference in breeding decisions.

    Animal

    2 min read

    Recording Parentage

    A couple of experts consult with one another

    Effective cow data recording and performance measurement on your farm can make the difference in breeding decisions.

    Animal

    2 min read

  • A group of cows on a race in the farm
    Genetic Base Cow

    This page covers the concept of a base cow. Breeding Worth (BW) and Breeding Values (BV) are presented as the difference between an animal’s genetic merit and the average genetic merit of the 'base cows’.

    Animal

    8 min read

    Genetic Base Cow

    A group of cows on a race in the farm

    This page covers the concept of a base cow. Breeding Worth (BW) and Breeding Values (BV) are presented as the difference between an animal’s genetic merit and the average genetic merit of the 'base cows’.

    Animal

    8 min read

  • (Low Res) Nic Staveley HULA Godairy MG 8790
    Genetic Reliability

    This page covers the concept of genetic reliability, highlighting the confidence in an animal's breeding value and worth.

    Animal

    1 min read

    Genetic Reliability

    (Low Res) Nic Staveley HULA Godairy MG 8790

    This page covers the concept of genetic reliability, highlighting the confidence in an animal's breeding value and worth.

    Animal

    1 min read