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Search results for "Grazing management"
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Top Tips for Effluent Management
This effluent poster has been developed with the help of farmers all around New Zealand. It provides top tips for effluent irrigators.
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•Environment
•Top Tips for Effluent Management
This effluent poster has been developed with the help of farmers all around New Zealand. It provides top tips for effluent irrigators.
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•Environment
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DairyNZ submission on the Natural and Built Environmental Bill - Resource management reform (February 2023)
DairyNZ submission to the Parliamentary Environment Select Committee on the Natural and Built Environment Bill (NBEA) in Feb 2023
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•Regulations
•DairyNZ submission on the Natural and Built Environmental Bill - Resource management reform (February 2023)
DairyNZ submission to the Parliamentary Environment Select Committee on the Natural and Built Environment Bill (NBEA) in Feb 2023
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•Regulations
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FeedRight Module 09 - Pasture management (principles of nutrition)
Learn cow nutrition key principles and get practical knowledge.
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•Nutrition
•FeedRight Module 09 - Pasture management (principles of nutrition)
Learn cow nutrition key principles and get practical knowledge.
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•Nutrition
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Managing Intensive Winter Grazing (7 October 2021)
DairyNZ submission on the proposed changes to the intensive winter grazing regulations in the National Environmental Standards for freshwater regulations.
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•Regulations
•Managing Intensive Winter Grazing (7 October 2021)
DairyNZ submission on the proposed changes to the intensive winter grazing regulations in the National Environmental Standards for freshwater regulations.
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Submission on proposed plan change 8 (Discharge management) to the Otago Regional Plan: Water for Otago (17 August 2020)
DairyNZ submission on the proposed plan change 8 (Discharge management) to the Otago Regional Plan: Water for Otago.
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•Regulations
•Submission on proposed plan change 8 (Discharge management) to the Otago Regional Plan: Water for Otago (17 August 2020)
DairyNZ submission on the proposed plan change 8 (Discharge management) to the Otago Regional Plan: Water for Otago.
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•Regulations
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DairyNZ comments Resource Management Review Issues and Options paper (3 February 2020)
DairyNZs letter to MfE providing feedback on the ‘Transforming the resource management review’ document.
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•Regulations
•DairyNZ comments Resource Management Review Issues and Options paper (3 February 2020)
DairyNZs letter to MfE providing feedback on the ‘Transforming the resource management review’ document.
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•Regulations
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Smartsamm Guideline 14 - Decide dry cow management strategy
Use individual cow SCC for management decision
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 14 - Decide dry cow management strategy
Use individual cow SCC for management decision
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•Mastitis
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Smartsamm Guideline 12 - Use individual cow SCC for management decisions
Use individual cow SCC for management decision
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 12 - Use individual cow SCC for management decisions
Use individual cow SCC for management decision
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•Mastitis
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DairyBase login
Login to your DairyBase account and access all the information you need to make confident and effective farm management decisions.
Tools & Apps•Business•DairyBase login
Login to your DairyBase account and access all the information you need to make confident and effective farm management decisions.
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PlantainPlantain is a grazing herb that grows well across New Zealand and fits easily into most pasture-based farm systems. It can be managed on a similar rotation to perennial ryegrass and works alongside other pasture species.
Feed•9 min read
Plantain
Plantain is a grazing herb that grows well across New Zealand and fits easily into most pasture-based farm systems. It can be managed on a similar rotation to perennial ryegrass and works alongside other pasture species.
Feed•9 min read
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Further RMA changes reduce costs and complexity for dairy farmersProposed changes to the Government’s resource management reforms should make it easier for dairy farmers to focus on running their businesses by reducing unnecessary duplication, costs and complexity.
Media releases•21 Aug 2026
•2 min read
Further RMA changes reduce costs and complexity for dairy farmersProposed changes to the Government’s resource management reforms should make it easier for dairy farmers to focus on running their businesses by reducing unnecessary duplication, costs and complexity.
Media releases•21 Aug 2026
•2 min read
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In 10 | Spring check-in: How to stay ahead of mastitisSpring mastitis management for dairy farmers: simple checks to help protect cow health, teat health and milk quality.
Animal
•14 Aug 2026
•11:34 min
In 10 | Spring check-in: How to stay ahead of mastitis
Spring mastitis management for dairy farmers: simple checks to help protect cow health, teat health and milk quality.
Animal
•14 Aug 2026
•11:34 min
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Workplace productivity case studyA 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
Workplace productivity case study
A 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.
Research•6 min read
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Plantain Potency and Practice programmeThe Primary Sector Growth Fund Plantain Potency and Practice programme, led by DairyNZ, is investigating how the grazing herb plantain can help farmers reduce nitrogen (N) losses to freshwater, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Research•16 min read
Plantain Potency and Practice programme
The Primary Sector Growth Fund Plantain Potency and Practice programme, led by DairyNZ, is investigating how the grazing herb plantain can help farmers reduce nitrogen (N) losses to freshwater, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Research•16 min read
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DairyNZ calls for certainty and practical implementation on PC1DairyNZ says Waikato farmers need certainty on Plan Change 1, but that certainty must be matched with practical, workable rules and a clear transition that doesn’t get ahead of the new resource management system currently under review.
Media releases•8 Jul 2026
•3 min read
DairyNZ calls for certainty and practical implementation on PC1DairyNZ says Waikato farmers need certainty on Plan Change 1, but that certainty must be matched with practical, workable rules and a clear transition that doesn’t get ahead of the new resource management system currently under review.
Media releases•8 Jul 2026
•3 min read
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Technology to support mastitis detectionMastitis can be a significant cost on dairy farms, making timely detection important. There are mastitis detection tools and technologies available in New Zealand that can support, but not replace, good mastitis management and farmer judgement.
Animal•3 min read
Technology to support mastitis detection
Mastitis can be a significant cost on dairy farms, making timely detection important. There are mastitis detection tools and technologies available in New Zealand that can support, but not replace, good mastitis management and farmer judgement.
Animal•3 min read
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In 10 | How to plan for winter and stay on track when pressure hits
Plan ahead for winter and stay in control when pressure hits. Learn practical grazing tips, early warning signs to watch for, and how a clear Plan A and B can help your protect cows, paddocks and the season’s productivity.
Environment
•20 May 2026
•10:31 min
In 10 | How to plan for winter and stay on track when pressure hits
Plan ahead for winter and stay in control when pressure hits. Learn practical grazing tips, early warning signs to watch for, and how a clear Plan A and B can help your protect cows, paddocks and the season’s productivity.
Environment
•20 May 2026
•10:31 min
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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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Resources for Breeding AdvisorsIf you're a rural professional discussing breeding decisions, herd management, or seasonal planning, this section of the website is for you. It will give you practical support to strengthen relationships and add value at every step.
Support•2 min read
Resources for Breeding Advisors
If you're a rural professional discussing breeding decisions, herd management, or seasonal planning, this section of the website is for you. It will give you practical support to strengthen relationships and add value at every step.
Support•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - Methane emissions lower than expected during springEarly results show methane emissions from grazing cows may be lower than predicted, especially on good-quality spring pasture.
Inside Dairy•17 Mar 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Methane emissions lower than expected during springEarly results show methane emissions from grazing cows may be lower than predicted, especially on good-quality spring pasture.
Inside Dairy•17 Mar 2026
•2 min read
