Total results 156
Total results 156
Search results for "Wintering management"
-
Down CowsManaging down cows is crucial for dairy farmers. When a cow is down, it's important to promptly diagnose the cause, decide on a treatment, and follow a management plan.
Animal•6 min read
Down Cows
Managing down cows is crucial for dairy farmers. When a cow is down, it's important to promptly diagnose the cause, decide on a treatment, and follow a management plan.
Animal•6 min read
-
Dairy Beef OpportunitiesNew Zealand’s dairy and beef industries are coming together to work more closely through the Dairy Beef Opportunities programme to address a key area — the management of non-replacement calves that are not required to replenish the dairy herd.
Research•2 min read
Dairy Beef Opportunities
New Zealand’s dairy and beef industries are coming together to work more closely through the Dairy Beef Opportunities programme to address a key area — the management of non-replacement calves that are not required to replenish the dairy herd.
Research•2 min read
-
DairyNZ calls for changes to RMA reformDairyNZ says the Government’s proposed Resource Management Act reform needs further work to ensure it delivers on its intent.
Media releases•16 Feb 2026
•2 min read
DairyNZ calls for changes to RMA reformDairyNZ says the Government’s proposed Resource Management Act reform needs further work to ensure it delivers on its intent.
Media releases•16 Feb 2026
•2 min read
-
Milk ureaBulk milk urea concentration is a near real-time indicator of the dietary crude protein status of dairy herds and their nitrogen use efficiency, helping to support feed and nitrogen management decisions in pasture-based systems.
Animal•3 min read
Milk urea
Bulk milk urea concentration is a near real-time indicator of the dietary crude protein status of dairy herds and their nitrogen use efficiency, helping to support feed and nitrogen management decisions in pasture-based systems.
Animal•3 min read
-
Improving herd reproduction with wearablesWearable technologies (such as cow collars) are becoming a popular tool for assisting with reproductive management. In 2025, around 1 in 5 dairy farms are using wearables , mostly to help with heat detection, a factor in getting cows in calf.
Animal•6 min read
Improving herd reproduction with wearables
Wearable technologies (such as cow collars) are becoming a popular tool for assisting with reproductive management. In 2025, around 1 in 5 dairy farms are using wearables , mostly to help with heat detection, a factor in getting cows in calf.
Animal•6 min read
-
DairyNZ welcomes RMA reform legislationDairyNZ today welcomed the Government’s proposed new legislation to reform the Resource Management Act.
Media releases•9 Dec 2025
•2 min read
DairyNZ welcomes RMA reform legislationDairyNZ today welcomed the Government’s proposed new legislation to reform the Resource Management Act.
Media releases•9 Dec 2025
•2 min read
-
In 10 | DairyNZ’s RMA - National Freshwater Framework submission on behalf of dairy farmersTune into this Talking Dairy in 10 episode for an update about DairyNZ’s recent submission on the National Freshwater Framework under the Resource Management Act reform.
Environment
•13 Aug 2025
•09:19 min
In 10 | DairyNZ’s RMA - National Freshwater Framework submission on behalf of dairy farmers
Tune into this Talking Dairy in 10 episode for an update about DairyNZ’s recent submission on the National Freshwater Framework under the Resource Management Act reform.
Environment
•13 Aug 2025
•09:19 min
-
Native planting and community action improving freshwater on NZ dairy farmsNew Zealand’s freshwater management policies have long been focused on nitrogen and other contaminant limits, but with freshwater reform underway, there is an opportunity to shift towards more of a focus on stream health.
Media releases•29 Jul 2025
•5 min read
Native planting and community action improving freshwater on NZ dairy farmsNew Zealand’s freshwater management policies have long been focused on nitrogen and other contaminant limits, but with freshwater reform underway, there is an opportunity to shift towards more of a focus on stream health.
Media releases•29 Jul 2025
•5 min read
-
Feeding transition cowsThe transition period in a cow's life requires precise feed management to ensure health and optimal milk production. It’s important to set BCS targets, monitor those targets and adjust your feed budget as required, especially pre- and post-calving.
Animal•3 min read
Feeding transition cows
The transition period in a cow's life requires precise feed management to ensure health and optimal milk production. It’s important to set BCS targets, monitor those targets and adjust your feed budget as required, especially pre- and post-calving.
Animal•3 min read
-
Inside Dairy: Plan ahead for safer calvingFrom paddock choice to late pregnancy and lactation, proactive management makes all the difference to winter calving.
Inside Dairy•12 Jun 2025
Inside Dairy: Plan ahead for safer calvingFrom paddock choice to late pregnancy and lactation, proactive management makes all the difference to winter calving.
Inside Dairy•12 Jun 2025
-
Winter grazing toolsSuccessful wintering systems require thought and planning through the seasons to reduce soil and phosphorus loss, helping to protect water quality, maintain productive soils, and support the long-term sustainability of your farm.
Winter grazing tools
Successful wintering systems require thought and planning through the seasons to reduce soil and phosphorus loss, helping to protect water quality, maintain productive soils, and support the long-term sustainability of your farm.
-
Business toolsEffective business management creates a successful farm system. Understand and improve your farm's performance by comparing key performance indicators and identifying the biggest opportunities for improvement.
Business tools
Effective business management creates a successful farm system. Understand and improve your farm's performance by comparing key performance indicators and identifying the biggest opportunities for improvement.
-
Feeding and milking toolsFeed management and milking frequencies are essential for maintaining profitability, emissions reduction and the welfare of your cows and farm team.
Feeding and milking tools
Feed management and milking frequencies are essential for maintaining profitability, emissions reduction and the welfare of your cows and farm team.
-
Off paddock infrastructure insightsDairyNZ led a project to explore alternatives to crop-based wintering by designing practical, off-paddock infrastructure options that farmers could adopt.
Research•14 min read
Off paddock infrastructure insights
DairyNZ led a project to explore alternatives to crop-based wintering by designing practical, off-paddock infrastructure options that farmers could adopt.
Research•14 min read
-
Freestall barnFree stall barns are engineered structures for housing dairy cattle. Free stall barns can significantly improve feed usage, herd comfort, and reduce maintenance costs, but they can require a substantial initial investment and experienced management.
Business•3 min read
Freestall barn
Free stall barns are engineered structures for housing dairy cattle. Free stall barns can significantly improve feed usage, herd comfort, and reduce maintenance costs, but they can require a substantial initial investment and experienced management.
Business•3 min read
-
Inside Dairy: Plan now for a better winterA successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. It minimises animal, environmental and compliance risks while supporting your investment decisions.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Plan now for a better winterA successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. It minimises animal, environmental and compliance risks while supporting your investment decisions.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
-
RMA changes welcomed by DairyNZ but more details neededDairyNZ has welcomed the Government's decision to move forward on a replacement to the Resource Management Act (RMA) but wants more detail to make sure it is truly beneficial to farmers.
Media releases•27 Mar 2025
•2 min read
RMA changes welcomed by DairyNZ but more details neededDairyNZ has welcomed the Government's decision to move forward on a replacement to the Resource Management Act (RMA) but wants more detail to make sure it is truly beneficial to farmers.
Media releases•27 Mar 2025
•2 min read
-
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
-
Urgent RMA changes welcomed to avoid avalanche of red tapeUrgent updates to regulations relating to discharge in the Resource Management Act will be welcomed by councils, industry and primary producers around the country.
Media releases•9 Aug 2024
•1 min read
Urgent RMA changes welcomed to avoid avalanche of red tapeUrgent updates to regulations relating to discharge in the Resource Management Act will be welcomed by councils, industry and primary producers around the country.
Media releases•9 Aug 2024
•1 min read
-
Managing workflow with Kanban boardsWorkflow management is central to a productive and efficient workplace. Find out how to improve task organisation with your team using a Kanban board.
People•5 min read
Managing workflow with Kanban boards
Workflow management is central to a productive and efficient workplace. Find out how to improve task organisation with your team using a Kanban board.
People•5 min read
