The Greenhouse Gas Partnership Farms Project was created to help farmers understand their on-farm options and what impact those actions might have not only for their environmental footprint but on profitability too.

It’s been a season of shifting gears - high costs, cautious optimism, then a lift in milk prices and easing interest rates. With a new financial year just around the corner, Mark Storey and Paul Bird look at what’s on the horizon for next season.

Understanding and managing biological emissions is crucial to meet government targets and market demands. Learn more about these emissions and the importance of managing them effectively.

Reducing biological greenhouse gas emissions on-farm is achievable, and many solutions have co-benefits across the entire farm system. DairyNZ is identifying options to reduce emissions, improve farm system efficiency, and strengthen profitability.

You care for your cows, but what happens once they leave the farm? In this episode, Dr. Stacey Hendriks and Penny Timmer-Arends share three key steps to help cull cows travel well. Tune in for tips to ensure a smoother journey beyond the farm gate.

Average pasture cover is the measure of the quantity of pasture on the farm. Having average pasture cover targets for the farm at key times of the year is important for managing pasture supply and demand.

The purpose of allocating pasture accurately is to optimise both animal performance and pasture eaten per hectare.

Submissions are a great way for farmers to have their say and get involved. This page explains the 5 stages of the consultation process, how to write a submission to a local authority, and where to get support.

The national agricultural intensification rules were revoked on 1 January 2025 and are no longer relevant.

Leptospirosis is a highly infectious bacterial disease affecting humans and most mammals. It is a significant human health risk causing flu-like symptoms or severe ongoing illness.

Cereal crops, including barley, oats, ryecorn, and triticale, play varied roles in dairy farming. Barley, sown either in autumn or spring, matures quicker than wheat or triticale and provides winter feed.

What’s your plan when pasture growth slows or a dry spell hits? In this episode, DairyNZ’s Mark Williams and farmer Enda Hawe share how to choose the right supplements, use tools like the Supplement Price Calculator, and plan to avoid feed shortages.

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