Senior people specialist

Automated heat detection uses technology to identify cycling cows. Before investing, discover key considerations, such as understanding the reasons for using technology, how well it performs, the fit with your farming style, and your training needs.

DairyNZ’s Policy Team is working to ensure dairy sector voices are heard as major freshwater policy changes occur.

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.

Area Manager - Northern Taranaki

Area Manager - North Whangārei and Far North

If you're in charge of cattle or deer, you must meet legal obligations like registering your farm, tagging and registering your animals with approved RFID tags, and recording all animal movements within 48 hours.

Senior Area Manager - Central Southland

Body Condition Score (BCS) plays a crucial role in dairy farming in New Zealand. This page outlines strategies to achieve this goal and offers tools and resources for assistance.

Area Manager - Wairarapa and Tararua

Area Manager - Coastal Taranaki

Hear about new insights on milking frequency and regional trends, and experiences from some farmers who have been using once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation this season.

In November 2016, North Canterbury experienced a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, its most powerful seismic event in over 150 years. Read how Mark Hislop, a dairy farmer severely impacted by the earthquake, dealt with the damage and the recovery process.

This case study considers the learnings for a large dairy farming operation bordering the South bank of the Rangitata River when it flooded in the summer of 2019.