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Search results for "Animal health and feeding"
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Kia ora Shobana - from intern to master's studentShobana Reddy joined DairyNZ as an intern in 2019 and has continued to be part of the DairyNZ whānau in her role as a Research Technician.
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2022/23 the most expensive dairy season in a decade - DairyNZ Economic SurveyThe latest DairyNZ Economic Survey continues to emphasise that dairy farmers have been battling with inflation, with the report showing an ongoing change in the make-up of expenses and the impacts this has had on dairy farm businesses.
Media releases•26 Jun 2024
•4 min read
2022/23 the most expensive dairy season in a decade - DairyNZ Economic Survey
The latest DairyNZ Economic Survey continues to emphasise that dairy farmers have been battling with inflation, with the report showing an ongoing change in the make-up of expenses and the impacts this has had on dairy farm businesses.
Media releases•26 Jun 2024
•4 min read
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Celebrating 20 years of DairyNZ's DairyBase at FieldaysAt Fieldays DairyNZ is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its powerful online platform DairyBase, which helps farmers drive profit and identify positive changes for their farm business.
Media releases•10 Jun 2024
•3 min read
Celebrating 20 years of DairyNZ's DairyBase at Fieldays
At Fieldays DairyNZ is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its powerful online platform DairyBase, which helps farmers drive profit and identify positive changes for their farm business.
Media releases•10 Jun 2024
•3 min read
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Stable dairy production continues - NZ Dairy StatsThe latest annual New Zealand Dairy Statistics report released by DairyNZ and Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) has emphasised the dairy sector’s resilience with production remaining stable despite tight and uncertain economic conditions.
Media releases•4 Dec 2024
•2 min read
Stable dairy production continues - NZ Dairy Stats
The latest annual New Zealand Dairy Statistics report released by DairyNZ and Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) has emphasised the dairy sector’s resilience with production remaining stable despite tight and uncertain economic conditions.
Media releases•4 Dec 2024
•2 min read
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Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 3: Identifying the cause
Use this table to identify the true cause of any inefficiencies you find and decide if they can be eliminated or minimised.
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•Workplace efficiency
•Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 3: Identifying the cause

Use this table to identify the true cause of any inefficiencies you find and decide if they can be eliminated or minimised.
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•Workplace efficiency
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Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 1: Initial assessment
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.
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•Workplace efficiency
•Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 1: Initial assessment

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.
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•Workplace efficiency
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Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 2: Target table
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.
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•Workplace efficiency
•Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 2: Target table

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.
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•Workplace efficiency
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Submission on the Terms of Reference for the 2026–27 Review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (July 2026)
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.
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•Regulations
•Submission on the Terms of Reference for the 2026–27 Review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (July 2026)
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.
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•Regulations
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Fonterra Monthly Cashflow Budget 2026-2027
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.
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•Budgets
•Fonterra Monthly Cashflow Budget 2026-2027
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.
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•Budgets
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Inside Dairy May-July 2026
This edition of Inside Dairy explores how farmers are using data, smart energy choices and proven systems to improve performance and resilience.
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•Inside Dairy
•Inside Dairy May-July 2026

This edition of Inside Dairy explores how farmers are using data, smart energy choices and proven systems to improve performance and resilience.
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•Inside Dairy
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Effluent pond seepage testing - Code of Practice
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.
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•Effluent
•Effluent pond seepage testing - Code of Practice

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.
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•Effluent
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State of the Dairy Nation Pulse Report
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.
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•Dairy Sector
•State of the Dairy Nation Pulse Report

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.
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•Dairy Sector
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Reducing your environmental footprint
Evidence-based strategies to optimise your farm system, while maintaining productivity and profitability.
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•Climate
•Reducing your environmental footprint

Evidence-based strategies to optimise your farm system, while maintaining productivity and profitability.
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•Climate
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DairyBase report description handbook
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.
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•DairyBase
•DairyBase report description handbook

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.
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•DairyBase
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Inside Dairy November-January 2026
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.
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•Inside Dairy
•Inside Dairy November-January 2026

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.
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•Inside Dairy
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Managing higher fuel costs on-farmFuel prices are adding financial pressure across the primary sector. While supply remains available, higher costs are starting to flow through to farming businesses.
Support•4 min read
Managing higher fuel costs on-farm

Fuel prices are adding financial pressure across the primary sector. While supply remains available, higher costs are starting to flow through to farming businesses.
Support•4 min read
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FloodingFlooding on a dairy farm can be devastating, but the page you're reading provides essential guidelines to mitigate its effects.
Support•5 min read
Flooding

Flooding on a dairy farm can be devastating, but the page you're reading provides essential guidelines to mitigate its effects.
Support•5 min read
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Employee onboardingEmployee onboarding is the process of helping new employees settle into their roles to ensure a positive start to their employment. This page outlines a comprehensive step-by-step guide for dairy farmers to follow.
People•5 min read
Employee onboarding

Employee onboarding is the process of helping new employees settle into their roles to ensure a positive start to their employment. This page outlines a comprehensive step-by-step guide for dairy farmers to follow.
People•5 min read
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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
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Reduce E. coli lossE.coli is an important water quality challenge facing farmers, but the good news is that there are options for managing it in a farm system.
EnvironmentReduce E. coli loss

E.coli is an important water quality challenge facing farmers, but the good news is that there are options for managing it in a farm system.
Environment