Total results 93
Total results 93
Search results for "Regional advocacy"
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Lower North IslandExplore 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.
In the regions•3 min read
Lower North Island
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.
In the regions•3 min read
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Plan ahead for El NiñoUnderstand what El Niño could mean for your farm and region, with practical advice to plan early, manage feed and water, protect animal welfare, and use tools and support to prepare for changing conditions.
Support•4 min read
Plan ahead for El Niño
Understand what El Niño could mean for your farm and region, with practical advice to plan early, manage feed and water, protect animal welfare, and use tools and support to prepare for changing conditions.
Support•4 min read
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DairyNZ research in action: mitigating heat stressNew DairyNZ research will help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high-risk regions of the country.
Media releases•19 Feb 2026
•3 min read
DairyNZ research in action: mitigating heat stressNew DairyNZ research will help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high-risk regions of the country.
Media releases•19 Feb 2026
•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - Working towards cooler cowsDairyNZ researchers have mapped regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures, and are developing resources to help farmers mitigate the effects of excessive heat load on their animals, which can impact feed intake and milk production.
Inside Dairy•9 Dec 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Working towards cooler cowsDairyNZ researchers have mapped regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures, and are developing resources to help farmers mitigate the effects of excessive heat load on their animals, which can impact feed intake and milk production.
Inside Dairy•9 Dec 2025
•4 min read
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Inside Dairy - Freshwater rules under reviewConsultation on new freshwater regulations has now closed, but not before DairyNZ strongly advocated for more workable rules to meet both environmental needs and the realities of farming.
Inside Dairy•3 Sep 2025
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - Freshwater rules under reviewConsultation on new freshwater regulations has now closed, but not before DairyNZ strongly advocated for more workable rules to meet both environmental needs and the realities of farming.
Inside Dairy•3 Sep 2025
•3 min read
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History of your levy investmentSince 2007, DairyNZ has invested your milksolids levy into scientific research that delivers a range of solutions to use on-farm, and allows us to advocate for farmers on the issues that matter.
History of your levy investment
Since 2007, DairyNZ has invested your milksolids levy into scientific research that delivers a range of solutions to use on-farm, and allows us to advocate for farmers on the issues that matter.
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Heifer healthA heifer's health plan needs to adapt to her age and grazing farm, especially if she moves farms in her first two years. It should cover 5 areas: biosecurity, vaccinations, parasite management, trace elements and minerals, and region-specific issues.
Animal•5 min read
Heifer health
A heifer's health plan needs to adapt to her age and grazing farm, especially if she moves farms in her first two years. It should cover 5 areas: biosecurity, vaccinations, parasite management, trace elements and minerals, and region-specific issues.
Animal•5 min read
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Farmwatch updateDairyNZ Farmwatch was a weekly summary of the on-farm situation observed throughout New Zealand. You could filter by region, farm and system type below. Read the update here.
Media releases•30 Apr 2024
•1 min read
Farmwatch updateDairyNZ Farmwatch was a weekly summary of the on-farm situation observed throughout New Zealand. You could filter by region, farm and system type below. Read the update here.
Media releases•30 Apr 2024
•1 min read
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RyegrassRyegrass selection for a dairy farm system involves key decisions: choosing the right ryegrass variety (from annual to perennial), picking an endophyte for insect control, and selecting ploidy (diploid or tetraploid) and a heading date.
Feed•15 min read
Ryegrass
Ryegrass selection for a dairy farm system involves key decisions: choosing the right ryegrass variety (from annual to perennial), picking an endophyte for insect control, and selecting ploidy (diploid or tetraploid) and a heading date.
Feed•15 min read
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Sodium DeficiencySodium is vital for dairy cows, aiding in water balance and nerve and muscle function. It's expelled routinely and needs replacing. This page discusses how certain regions, like the Central Plateau pumice soils, can be deficient in sodium.
Animal•1 min read
Sodium Deficiency
Sodium is vital for dairy cows, aiding in water balance and nerve and muscle function. It's expelled routinely and needs replacing. This page discusses how certain regions, like the Central Plateau pumice soils, can be deficient in sodium.
Animal•1 min read
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Treating mastitis and responsible antibiotic useIf you’re experiencing issues with somatic cell count, have several clinical cases of mastitis, or persistent teat damage in your herd, professional help should be sought. Trained advisers are available in all regions to investigate and help.
Animal•3 min read
Treating mastitis and responsible antibiotic use
If you’re experiencing issues with somatic cell count, have several clinical cases of mastitis, or persistent teat damage in your herd, professional help should be sought. Trained advisers are available in all regions to investigate and help.
Animal•3 min read
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Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Parekarangi TrustParekarangi Trust Farm, Rotorua, straddles the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions and comprises a dairy and dry stock unit. The farm became a monitor farm in 2016.
Research•2 min read
Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Parekarangi Trust
Parekarangi Trust Farm, Rotorua, straddles the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions and comprises a dairy and dry stock unit. The farm became a monitor farm in 2016.
Research•2 min read
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Northland ResearchDairyNZ works with Northland dairy farmers on a range of projects to ensure regionally-relevant information is available and farmers have access to forums to discuss issues unique to Northland.
Research•1 min read
Northland Research
DairyNZ works with Northland dairy farmers on a range of projects to ensure regionally-relevant information is available and farmers have access to forums to discuss issues unique to Northland.
Research•1 min read
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