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Plantain for production and environmental wins | Ep. 20How effective is plantain at both reducing nitrate leaching and helping to fill the feed supply in warmer months?
Feed
•16 Feb 2022
•32:05 min
Plantain for production and environmental wins | Ep. 20
How effective is plantain at both reducing nitrate leaching and helping to fill the feed supply in warmer months?
Feed
•16 Feb 2022
•32:05 min
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Colostrum: getting your calves off to the best start | Ep. 7
Are your calves getting the colostrum they need? How are you supposed to know and what can you change to make sure they do?
Animal
•29 Jun 2021
•28:25 min
Colostrum: getting your calves off to the best start | Ep. 7
Are your calves getting the colostrum they need? How are you supposed to know and what can you change to make sure they do?
Animal
•29 Jun 2021
•28:25 min
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New to farmingIf you're new to dairy farming, you're in the right place. Getting started on-farm can feel overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and support, it’s incredibly rewarding.
New to farming
If you're new to dairy farming, you're in the right place. Getting started on-farm can feel overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and support, it’s incredibly rewarding.
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Rising costs and the impact on your farm business | Ep. 122
Global conflict may feel far away, until it hits fuel, freight and ripples into other farm costs. Hear how rising global tensions drive prices, what it means for inflation and interest rates, and the simple steps you can take now to protect cashflow.
Business
•17 Apr 2026
•25:39 min
Rising costs and the impact on your farm business | Ep. 122
Global conflict may feel far away, until it hits fuel, freight and ripples into other farm costs. Hear how rising global tensions drive prices, what it means for inflation and interest rates, and the simple steps you can take now to protect cashflow.
Business
•17 Apr 2026
•25:39 min
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Employee Survey insightsDairyNZ is committed to supporting everyone working in dairy farming to feel valued, motivated and to enjoy their job. This supports our sector goal of great people in great jobs, in great workplaces.
Research•3 min read
Employee Survey insights
DairyNZ is committed to supporting everyone working in dairy farming to feel valued, motivated and to enjoy their job. This supports our sector goal of great people in great jobs, in great workplaces.
Research•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - What makes a contract milking agreement work?New DairyNZ research, shared at recent joint events with Federated Farmers and FMG, highlights the key factors behind successful contract milking partnerships - and why getting them right matters.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - What makes a contract milking agreement work?New DairyNZ research, shared at recent joint events with Federated Farmers and FMG, highlights the key factors behind successful contract milking partnerships - and why getting them right matters.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - Insights from a global dairy showcaseWith New Zealand getting ready to host the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit this year, DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown attended the 2025 event in Chile.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•1 min read
Inside Dairy - Insights from a global dairy showcaseWith New Zealand getting ready to host the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit this year, DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown attended the 2025 event in Chile.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•1 min read
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Heat StressHeat stress in cows happens when they can't dissipate the heat they generate, leading to discomfort and lower milk yields. Unlike humans, cows can start feeling the stress at temperatures below 20°C.
Animal•6 min read
Heat Stress
Heat stress in cows happens when they can't dissipate the heat they generate, leading to discomfort and lower milk yields. Unlike humans, cows can start feeling the stress at temperatures below 20°C.
Animal•6 min read
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Farmer confidence growing, but challenges remain: DairyNZ’s View from the CowshedNew Zealand dairy farmers are feeling proud and increasingly positive about the future of their sector, according to DairyNZ’s latest View from the Cowshed report released today at Fieldays.
Media releases•11 Jun 2025
•1 min read
Farmer confidence growing, but challenges remain: DairyNZ’s View from the CowshedNew Zealand dairy farmers are feeling proud and increasingly positive about the future of their sector, according to DairyNZ’s latest View from the Cowshed report released today at Fieldays.
Media releases•11 Jun 2025
•1 min read
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Finding your farming family | Ep. 98
Looking to grow your ag career or feel more connected? In this episode, hear how NZ Young Farmers helps you build skills, find support, and be part of something bigger. You’ll meet your people - and maybe your farming family. Listen now.
People
•30 Apr 2025
•23:12 min
Finding your farming family | Ep. 98
Looking to grow your ag career or feel more connected? In this episode, hear how NZ Young Farmers helps you build skills, find support, and be part of something bigger. You’ll meet your people - and maybe your farming family. Listen now.
People
•30 Apr 2025
•23:12 min
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Loose housed barnA loose-housed barn is a type of dairy housing system where cows have the freedom to move around and rest in a large open area that has a roof. There are several loose housed systems, with different bedding materials, constructions and design.
Business•3 min read
Loose housed barn
A loose-housed barn is a type of dairy housing system where cows have the freedom to move around and rest in a large open area that has a roof. There are several loose housed systems, with different bedding materials, constructions and design.
Business•3 min read
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Inside Dairy: Context builds confidenceWaikato Sharemilkers Emily and Brett Bradshaw feel empowered to make confident and informed decisions with DairyBase.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•1 min read
Inside Dairy: Context builds confidenceWaikato Sharemilkers Emily and Brett Bradshaw feel empowered to make confident and informed decisions with DairyBase.
Inside Dairy•25 Oct 2024
•1 min read
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Leasing landLeasing dairy land refers to an agreement where you (the lessee), pay the farm owner (the lessor) for the use of land, buildings, and infrastructure for dairy farming. The lease payment is a monthly or annual fee that is periodically reviewed.
People•5 min read
Leasing land
Leasing dairy land refers to an agreement where you (the lessee), pay the farm owner (the lessor) for the use of land, buildings, and infrastructure for dairy farming. The lease payment is a monthly or annual fee that is periodically reviewed.
People•5 min read
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Employee salary and wagesIt’s crucial for any business to prioritise providing fair remuneration to employees, recognising their value to the operation, and acknowledging their freedom to choose where they work.
People•4 min read
Employee salary and wages
It’s crucial for any business to prioritise providing fair remuneration to employees, recognising their value to the operation, and acknowledging their freedom to choose where they work.
People•4 min read
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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
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Seed bed preparationEstablishing a healthy pasture requires attention to several factors: sowing date, seedbed preparation, sowing depth, and perennial ryegrass sowing rate.
Feed•2 min read
Seed bed preparation
Establishing a healthy pasture requires attention to several factors: sowing date, seedbed preparation, sowing depth, and perennial ryegrass sowing rate.
Feed•2 min read
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Charlotte Reed
Scientist
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DairyNZ submission on resumption of application for Chilean needle grass BCA (19 April 2024)
DairyNZ submission on the Environmental Protection Authority's consultation for releasing the rust fungus Uromyces pencanus as a biological control agent to control Chilean Needle Grass.
Resources
•Regulations
•DairyNZ submission on resumption of application for Chilean needle grass BCA (19 April 2024)
DairyNZ submission on the Environmental Protection Authority's consultation for releasing the rust fungus Uromyces pencanus as a biological control agent to control Chilean Needle Grass.
Resources
•Regulations
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DairyNZ submission to: The Primary Production Select Committee Inquiry into the future of the workforce needs in the primary industries of New Zealand (May 2021)
DairyNZs submission to the Primary Production Select Committee Inquiry into the future of the workforce needs in the primary industries of NZ.
Resources
•Regulations
•DairyNZ submission to: The Primary Production Select Committee Inquiry into the future of the workforce needs in the primary industries of New Zealand (May 2021)
DairyNZs submission to the Primary Production Select Committee Inquiry into the future of the workforce needs in the primary industries of NZ.
Resources
•Regulations
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