Genomics is the use of DNA to predict the future potential and profitability of dairy animals.

This page covers the concept of a base cow. Breeding Worth (BW) and Breeding Values (BV) are presented as the difference between an animal’s genetic merit and the average genetic merit of the 'base cows’.

This page covers the concept of genetic reliability, highlighting the confidence in an animal's breeding value and worth.

The Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) holds pedigree and performance information for every recorded dairy cow in New Zealand. It is led by NZAEL, which uses the data to keep improving the sector’s efficiency and productivity.

What high-performing dairy farmers do differently. DairyNZ’s Farm Systems Review looks at the practical things successful farmers have in common, from pasture and feed to finances, people and decision-making.

Build your team’s confidence to spot changing pasture conditions, stay aligned on the grazing plan and make timely decisions during peak growth.

Two years after sharing their farm at Pasture Summit, Leighton Parker and Hayley Parker are farming somewhere new. Hear how their pasture and profit plans are tracking, and what they have learned through change.

When does extra feed increase profit? Kim Robinson and Dr Paul Edwards discuss findings from a multi-season trial, exploring the full cost of supplementary feed, the milk response it generates, and what it means for your farm's profitability.

Plantain trial shows an average 33% reduction in nitrate leaching. Milk production was maintained during the four-year trial.

Using beef genetics can create more options for calves not needed as dairy replacements. Successful beef-on-dairy systems balance calving ease, beef performance and farm goals.

Could your farm business be more ready for the Ahuwhenua Trophy than you think? Hear why entering the Ahuwhenua Trophy is less about having the perfect farm and more about understanding your business, your people and where you want to go.

One year into the Resilient Pastures Programme, hear what scientists and farmers are learning so far, the early insights emerging from the work, and what it could mean for future pasture decisions on your farm.