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Total results 1015
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Low N SystemsThe 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
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
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ImmigrationEmploying staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.
People•3 min read
Immigration
Employing staff from overseas on your dairy farm involves complying with New Zealand's latest immigration rules and regulations.
People•3 min read
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Christophe Thiange
Senior Scientist
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Buying and selling feedAnimal feed can affect animal health, milk quality and food safety, and the source of dairy products can be important to buyers and consumers. That’s why it’s important when buying and selling feed, it can be traced to its origin.
BiosecurityBuying and selling feed
Animal feed can affect animal health, milk quality and food safety, and the source of dairy products can be important to buyers and consumers. That’s why it’s important when buying and selling feed, it can be traced to its origin.
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Fish passageFish need to move up and down waterways to feed, breed, and migrate between the sea and freshwater to complete their life cycle. Anything that stops fish movements is called a ‘fish passage barrier’.
EnvironmentFish passage
Fish need to move up and down waterways to feed, breed, and migrate between the sea and freshwater to complete their life cycle. Anything that stops fish movements is called a ‘fish passage barrier’.
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Cultivar SelectionSelecting the right cultivar for your farm remains just as important as ever. Use this page to make informed decisions when choosing ryegrass cultivars for pasture renovation.
FeedCultivar Selection
Selecting the right cultivar for your farm remains just as important as ever. Use this page to make informed decisions when choosing ryegrass cultivars for pasture renovation.
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Cluster attachment and removalGetting the cluster attachment and removal right is crucial during milking. It ensures that the milk is of good quality, prevents harm to the teats, and reduces the risk of mastitis.
Milking•6 min read
Cluster attachment and removal
Getting the cluster attachment and removal right is crucial during milking. It ensures that the milk is of good quality, prevents harm to the teats, and reduces the risk of mastitis.
Milking•6 min read
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Nationwide survey shows farmers wintering wellResults from DairyNZ’s nationwide survey highlights dairy farmers continue to focus on wintering well and caring for their animals and land, no matter the conditions.
Media releases•18 Dec 2023
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Nationwide survey shows farmers wintering wellResults from DairyNZ’s nationwide survey highlights dairy farmers continue to focus on wintering well and caring for their animals and land, no matter the conditions.
Media releases•18 Dec 2023
•3 min read
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Dairy farmers see lower feed costs ahead of summerDairyNZ’s Econ Tracker forecast indicates some relief for dairy farmers with reducing feed and fertiliser costs supported by the recent lift in global returns flowing through to the farm-gate.
Media releases•15 Dec 2023
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Dairy farmers see lower feed costs ahead of summerDairyNZ’s Econ Tracker forecast indicates some relief for dairy farmers with reducing feed and fertiliser costs supported by the recent lift in global returns flowing through to the farm-gate.
Media releases•15 Dec 2023
•2 min read
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Dairy farmer’s gumboot run sparks life-changing Outward Bound experienceTwo young dairy farmers hope they have created a domino effect – with farmers funding other farmers to challenge their limits and build resilience at Outward Bound.
Media releases•12 Dec 2023
•2 min read
Dairy farmer’s gumboot run sparks life-changing Outward Bound experienceTwo young dairy farmers hope they have created a domino effect – with farmers funding other farmers to challenge their limits and build resilience at Outward Bound.
Media releases•12 Dec 2023
•2 min read
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Catchment Group SupportCatchment groups are a great opportunity for you and your local community to work together to enhance and improve the biodiversity, water quality, and community value of your catchment and downstream environment. DairyNZ can help you with your goals.
Support•3 min read
Catchment Group Support
Catchment groups are a great opportunity for you and your local community to work together to enhance and improve the biodiversity, water quality, and community value of your catchment and downstream environment. DairyNZ can help you with your goals.
Support•3 min read
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Lee Burbery
Senior Scientist
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Stacey Hendriks
Scientist
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Outgoing NZAEL chair thanked for three-year contributionNew Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL) chair Mark Townshend, who has played a lead role in progressing animal evaluation work across the dairy sector, will step down from the board at the end of November 2023.
Media releases•28 Nov 2023
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Outgoing NZAEL chair thanked for three-year contributionNew Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL) chair Mark Townshend, who has played a lead role in progressing animal evaluation work across the dairy sector, will step down from the board at the end of November 2023.
Media releases•28 Nov 2023
•2 min read
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DairyNZ programme helps Canterbury dairy farmers achieve nitrogen targetsResults from DairyNZ’s five-year Selwyn and Hinds programme show significant change has occurred to help reduce farm nitrogen (N) losses and improve water quality outcomes.
Media releases•20 Nov 2023
DairyNZ programme helps Canterbury dairy farmers achieve nitrogen targetsResults from DairyNZ’s five-year Selwyn and Hinds programme show significant change has occurred to help reduce farm nitrogen (N) losses and improve water quality outcomes.
Media releases•20 Nov 2023
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Odour managementOdour from farm dairy effluent is increasingly an issue as herd sizes grow and urban boundaries get closer to operating farms. If the regional council receives a complaint about an odour, they will come out to the farm and assess the situation.
EnvironmentOdour management
Odour from farm dairy effluent is increasingly an issue as herd sizes grow and urban boundaries get closer to operating farms. If the regional council receives a complaint about an odour, they will come out to the farm and assess the situation.
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BCS Assessment EventsThe BCS competency assessment determines your ability to accurately and consistently body condition score.Assessment is required for those who have not passed an assessment before or for those whose certification lapsed more than 2 years ago.
Support•1 min read
BCS Assessment Events
The BCS competency assessment determines your ability to accurately and consistently body condition score.Assessment is required for those who have not passed an assessment before or for those whose certification lapsed more than 2 years ago.
Support•1 min read
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BCS Training Events
BCS training is open to all but is recommended prior to assessment. It will guide you through theory and practical hands-on learning.
SupportBCS Training Events
BCS training is open to all but is recommended prior to assessment. It will guide you through theory and practical hands-on learning.
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BCS Calibration Events
To maintain Certified Body Condition Score Assessor status you need to attend a calibration event annually after passing the BCS assessment.
SupportBCS Calibration Events
To maintain Certified Body Condition Score Assessor status you need to attend a calibration event annually after passing the BCS assessment.
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Workplace Productivity StudyThis study looked at the time requirements of dairy farm activities and priorities to better understand how systems, technology and management influence how productive our farm teams are.
Research•2 min read
Workplace Productivity Study
This study looked at the time requirements of dairy farm activities and priorities to better understand how systems, technology and management influence how productive our farm teams are.
Research•2 min read
