Over summer, DairyNZ ran a range of on-farm trials exploring everything from cow behaviour to farm system performance. Lead scientists share a snapshot of what happened in the field, with photos capturing the work in action.

Meet Mike Borrie, DairyNZ’s new chief farm solutions and engagement officer, whose focus is on delivering value for farmers’ levy investment.

This summer, DairyNZ welcomed a new cohort of interns who joined our science or Māori internship programmes.

How you manage farm profit can set your family and business up for long-term resilience, say DairyNZ business specialists Sarah Brown and Paul Bird.

As farmers take their first steps into the world of artificial intelligence, they are finding that the tech won’t replace experience, but can support decision-making and accelerate tasks.

Science shows that giving calves more milk early boosts growth, resilience and first-lactation performance. Autumn calvers can act now, and updated calf-rearing resources are coming soon.

Early results show methane emissions from grazing cows may be lower than predicted, especially on good-quality spring pasture.

New DairyNZ research, shared at recent joint events with Federated Farmers and FMG, highlights the key factors behind successful contract milking partnerships - and why getting them right matters.

Matching the right treatment to the right cow at dry-off protects herd health and the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics.