Explore what's happening in the Lower North Island and how DairyNZ is supporting farmers in the region. You'll find local priorities, practical support, tools, research and opportunities relevant to farming across the region.

Using beef genetics can create more options for calves not needed as dairy replacements. Successful beef-on-dairy systems balance calving ease, beef performance and farm goals.

Let your passion for te ao Māori and te taiao thrive at DairyNZ. Gain valuable industry insight, practical experience, and tuakana/teina mentoring.

Animal welfare goes beyond just daily care for animals on farm . It means adhering to standards set out by the Animal Welfare Act and welfare codes, and meeting consumer and market expectations.

Could your farm business be more ready for the Ahuwhenua Trophy than you think? Hear why entering the Ahuwhenua Trophy is less about having the perfect farm and more about understanding your business, your people and where you want to go.

Madagascar ragwort (Senecio madagascariensis) is a highly invasive weed that is spreading across Northland, which has the climatic suitability to thrive in most of the country if left to spread.

Kaiakiaki Māori (currently on parental leave)

Kaiakiaki Māori (Maori Development Advisor)

Kaiārahi Ahuwhenua (Māori Agribusiness Specialist)

One year into the Resilient Pastures Programme, hear what scientists and farmers are learning so far, the early insights emerging from the work, and what it could mean for future pasture decisions on your farm.

DairyNZ and the Plant Breeding Research Association (PBRA) are committed to working together to understand the root causes of the FVI validation trial result, and to relaunch a revised FVI.

Head of Māori Engagement & Partnerships (Pou Ārahi)