Total results 293
Total results 293
Search results for "Environmental research"
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DairyNZ's priorities for the next GovernmentAhead of the 2026 General Election, DairyNZ has identified six priorities that will help farmers continue improving productivity, environmental outcomes and animal welfare while strengthening New Zealand's largest export sector.
DairyNZ's priorities for the next Government
Ahead of the 2026 General Election, DairyNZ has identified six priorities that will help farmers continue improving productivity, environmental outcomes and animal welfare while strengthening New Zealand's largest export sector.
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Unlock the full potential of your calves | Ep. 126Are your calves reaching their potential? Discover what the research says, hear from a farmer who changed their system, and find out more about practical options to boost growth and choose what works for your farm.
Animal
•27 May 2026
•36:57 min
Unlock the full potential of your calves | Ep. 126
Are your calves reaching their potential? Discover what the research says, hear from a farmer who changed their system, and find out more about practical options to boost growth and choose what works for your farm.
Animal
•27 May 2026
•36:57 min
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Inside Dairy - Te Ao Māori values a lesson from insightful surveyA research partnership shines a light on deep-rooted practices that inform the way Māori farmers nurture the land and the relationships linked to it.
Inside Dairy•22 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Te Ao Māori values a lesson from insightful surveyA research partnership shines a light on deep-rooted practices that inform the way Māori farmers nurture the land and the relationships linked to it.
Inside Dairy•22 May 2026
•3 min read
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Types of mastitisMastitis generally falls into two categories: environmental and contagious. Good milking routine, teat spray and hygiene reduce contagious spread. Clean, well-managed sheds, dry bedding and managing cow traffic help minimise environmental exposure.
Animal•3 min read
Types of mastitis
Mastitis generally falls into two categories: environmental and contagious. Good milking routine, teat spray and hygiene reduce contagious spread. Clean, well-managed sheds, dry bedding and managing cow traffic help minimise environmental exposure.
Animal•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - Local government reform and what it could mean for farmersLocal government reform will influence how decisions about rating, land use, infrastructure and environmental management are made.
Inside Dairy•19 May 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Local government reform and what it could mean for farmersLocal government reform will influence how decisions about rating, land use, infrastructure and environmental management are made.
Inside Dairy•19 May 2026
•3 min read
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Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practicesAnalysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practicesAnalysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
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Inside Dairy - Growth in a world of limitsNew Zealand’s dairy sector cannot grow in the way it has in the past. So what is the plan to increase the value of exports while improving dairy’s environmental footprint?
Inside Dairy•12 Mar 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Growth in a world of limitsNew Zealand’s dairy sector cannot grow in the way it has in the past. So what is the plan to increase the value of exports while improving dairy’s environmental footprint?
Inside Dairy•12 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - What makes a contract milking agreement work?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.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - What makes a contract milking agreement work?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.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•3 min read
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Using plantain in RotoruaPlantain is a low-cost option for Rotorua dairy farmers to reduce nitrogen leaching and help meet environmental targets. Adding it into pastures through annual broadcasting can significantly lower nitrogen losses while maintaining profitability.
Research•7 min read
Using plantain in Rotorua
Plantain is a low-cost option for Rotorua dairy farmers to reduce nitrogen leaching and help meet environmental targets. Adding it into pastures through annual broadcasting can significantly lower nitrogen losses while maintaining profitability.
Research•7 min read
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Richard Fowler - High profit, low nitrogen leaching with plantainA Rotorua dairy farm demonstrates that profitability and environmental performance can go together. Since taking over in 2019/20, Richard and Amy have operated a low-input system designed to meet nitrogen limits while remaining financially strong.
Research•5 min read
Richard Fowler - High profit, low nitrogen leaching with plantain
A Rotorua dairy farm demonstrates that profitability and environmental performance can go together. Since taking over in 2019/20, Richard and Amy have operated a low-input system designed to meet nitrogen limits while remaining financially strong.
Research•5 min read
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Dairy Environment LeadersDairy Environment Leaders (DEL) is a network of farmers who aim to encourage and create a sustainable future in dairy farming.
Support•3 min read
Dairy Environment Leaders
Dairy Environment Leaders (DEL) is a network of farmers who aim to encourage and create a sustainable future in dairy farming.
Support•3 min read
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Marginal milk: does the milk response justify the feed costUnderstand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
Marginal milk: does the milk response justify the feed cost
Understand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
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In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearablesBetter decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearables
Better decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
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Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
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Emissions4PastureDairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.
Research•4 min read
Emissions4Pasture
DairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.
Research•4 min read
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Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113
How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.
Animal
•19 Nov 2025
•35:45 min
Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113
How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.
Animal
•19 Nov 2025
•35:45 min
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Inside Dairy - Where today's questions become tomorrow's toolsLye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.
Inside Dairy•3 Nov 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Where today's questions become tomorrow's toolsLye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.
Inside Dairy•3 Nov 2025
•4 min read
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Our policy and advocacy work for farmersWe use our credible science and research to advocate for evidence-based policy-making, to support our farmers on the issues that matter most. This is an important part of our work at DairyNZ to ensure dairy farmer voices are heard.
Regulation•8 min read
Our policy and advocacy work for farmers
We use our credible science and research to advocate for evidence-based policy-making, to support our farmers on the issues that matter most. This is an important part of our work at DairyNZ to ensure dairy farmer voices are heard.
Regulation•8 min read
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Stu Morgan
Science Support Manager
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Mancoba Mangwe
Scientist
