An assessment at the start of the process will give you a benchmark to measure your progress. Download the assessment, complete and keep it as your benchmark.

Work as a team to identify an activity to focus on (e.g. milking) and use the Target table to identify as many inefficiencies as you can.

Dates and details of the Animal Evaluation run schedule for 2026-2027

DairyNZ considers that the Terms of Reference provide an appropriate foundation for the review, however requests that the Terms of Reference be expanded to include the Dairy Industry Regulations 2001 and the governance of the core database.

A monthly cashflow budget takes your annual cash budget and spreads your income and expenses across the year giving you a month-by-month basis picture.

This edition of Inside Dairy explores how farmers are using data, smart energy choices and proven systems to improve performance and resilience.

This Code of Practice is intended to provide good practice guidelines for professional engineers and other technical specialists involved in the testing and measurement of seepage from effluent ponds.

This report provides an accessible snapshot of the ‘State of the Dairy Nation’ and the dairy sector’s recent contribution to NZ Inc, based on key findings from four major industry reports.

Evidence-based strategies to optimise your farm system, while maintaining productivity and profitability.

A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording Body Condition Score data and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.

The DairyBase Reporting Handbook provides detailed explanations of the metrics and terminology used in DairyBase reports. It helps farmers and advisors interpret financial and physical performance data accurately to support informed decision-making and benchmarking.

This edition of Inside Dairy features the latest news, farmer-led solutions, and science-backed tools to keep pastures productive, cows comfortable, and your business profitable.

A brief guide to Breeding Worth, Breeding Values, Production Worth and Lactation Worth.

Your guide to the establishment and management of productive and persistent new pastures.

Use this template to create your own farm biosecurity plan and strengthen preparedness for potential threats.

Biosecurity risk assessment that covers visiting overseas farms, what to consider before returning to New Zealand, and what to do on arrival..

This booklet contains answers to the frequently asked questions about feeding dairy cows in spring. It is a resource to help farmers make profitable and sustainable feed management decisions on pasture-based farms and has been developed within the FeedRight programme led by DairyNZ’s Dr Jane Kay.

DairyNZ appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the review of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011 (ACVM).

This edition focuses on optimisation – with practical, people-focused ideas to boost on-farm productivity and sustainability.

DairyNZ welcomes the opportunity to work with officials prior to the next phase of consultation, and on the broader RMA reform programme.