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Homegrown advantage: How high-profit farms are also achieving low emissions intensity | Ep. 105Can your farm be both highly profitable and low in emissions intensity? New research from nearly 8,000 farms reveals how top-performing NZ dairy farms are achieving both and offer practical insights on how to achieve this on your farm.
Research
•06 Aug 2025
•21:30 min
Homegrown advantage: How high-profit farms are also achieving low emissions intensity | Ep. 105

Can your farm be both highly profitable and low in emissions intensity? New research from nearly 8,000 farms reveals how top-performing NZ dairy farms are achieving both and offer practical insights on how to achieve this on your farm.
Research
•06 Aug 2025
•21:30 min
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ToolsFrom business planning to milking performance, we have a range of useful tools to support farmers, all backed by science and research.
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Resources for Business AdvisorsIf you're a rural professional discussing finances, infrastructure, or seasonal planning, you'll find practical support to strengthen relationships and add value every step of the way.
Support•2 min read
Resources for Business Advisors

If you're a rural professional discussing finances, infrastructure, or seasonal planning, you'll find practical support to strengthen relationships and add value every step of the way.
Support•2 min read
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New research gives cows a fertility boostOn New Zealand dairy farms, fertility doesn’t just affect reproduction – it has a flow on effect for milk production, workload, costs and long term sustainability.
Media releases•20 Apr 2026
•2 min read
New research gives cows a fertility boost
On New Zealand dairy farms, fertility doesn’t just affect reproduction – it has a flow on effect for milk production, workload, costs and long term sustainability.
Media releases•20 Apr 2026
•2 min read
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Rising costs and the impact on your farm business | Ep. 122Global 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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Inside Dairy - Farmers help shape new research into wearable techDairyNZ is working with farmers to shape a three-year research project on wearable technology, focusing on how data can drive better decisions, improve performance, and lift profitability.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Farmers help shape new research into wearable tech
DairyNZ is working with farmers to shape a three-year research project on wearable technology, focusing on how data can drive better decisions, improve performance, and lift profitability.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - Setting your business up for the long termHow you manage farm profit can set your family and business up for long-term resilience, say DairyNZ business specialists Sarah Brown and Paul Bird.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Setting your business up for the long term
How you manage farm profit can set your family and business up for long-term resilience, say DairyNZ business specialists Sarah Brown and Paul Bird.
Inside Dairy•19 Mar 2026
•2 min read
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DairyNZ research in action: mitigating heat stressNew DairyNZ research will help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high-risk regions of the country.
Media releases•19 Feb 2026
•3 min read
DairyNZ research in action: mitigating heat stress
New DairyNZ research will help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high-risk regions of the country.
Media releases•19 Feb 2026
•3 min read
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Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm | Ep. 118Hear about early insights in DairyNZ’s heat stress trial at Scott Farm from experts Dr Charlotte Reed and Jac McGowan, plus current info and solutions for keepings cows comfortable and productive in hot conditions.
Animal
•18 Feb 2026
•26:59 min
Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm | Ep. 118

Hear about early insights in DairyNZ’s heat stress trial at Scott Farm from experts Dr Charlotte Reed and Jac McGowan, plus current info and solutions for keepings cows comfortable and productive in hot conditions.
Animal
•18 Feb 2026
•26:59 min
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The latest on facial eczema: Risks, research and real solutions | Ep. 115Facial eczema costs farmers $330M annually and risk is rising. Hear from experts on the latest research and practical steps to protect your herd.
Animal
•07 Jan 2026
•38:49 min
The latest on facial eczema: Risks, research and real solutions | Ep. 115

Facial eczema costs farmers $330M annually and risk is rising. Hear from experts on the latest research and practical steps to protect your herd.
Animal
•07 Jan 2026
•38:49 min
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Animal welfare technology research wins awardAnimal welfare is of paramount importance to New Zealand’s dairy industry, with consumers increasingly interested in how food is produced, not just the quality of the final product.
Media releases•17 Dec 2025
•3 min read
Animal welfare technology research wins award
Animal welfare is of paramount importance to New Zealand’s dairy industry, with consumers increasingly interested in how food is produced, not just the quality of the final product.
Media releases•17 Dec 2025
•3 min read
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Less admin, more insights: How benchmarking your business just got easier | Ep. 111Benchmarking your business just got easier. DairyBase now links with Farm Focus – and soon MINDA & Fonterra – for seamless data flow. Hear how these upgrades will save you time and deliver faster insights.
Business
•29 Oct 2025
•17:00 min
Less admin, more insights: How benchmarking your business just got easier | Ep. 111

Benchmarking your business just got easier. DairyBase now links with Farm Focus – and soon MINDA & Fonterra – for seamless data flow. Hear how these upgrades will save you time and deliver faster insights.
Business
•29 Oct 2025
•17:00 min
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DairyNZ opens the gate to research farms during annual meetingDairyNZ is inviting farmers to see some of their levy in action on its Waikato research farms as part of the Annual Meeting proceedings this year.
Media releases•3 Oct 2025
•3 min read
DairyNZ opens the gate to research farms during annual meeting
DairyNZ is inviting farmers to see some of their levy in action on its Waikato research farms as part of the Annual Meeting proceedings this year.
Media releases•3 Oct 2025
•3 min read
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In 10 | New N loss research shows lower amount of plantain still makes big impactNew research shows a lower amount of plantain in pasture can significantly cut nitrogen loss. Tune into Talking Dairy in 10 as Kate Fransen shares insights from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice Programme.
Research
•24 Sep 2025
•11:00 min
In 10 | New N loss research shows lower amount of plantain still makes big impact

New research shows a lower amount of plantain in pasture can significantly cut nitrogen loss. Tune into Talking Dairy in 10 as Kate Fransen shares insights from DairyNZ’s Plantain Potency and Practice Programme.
Research
•24 Sep 2025
•11:00 min
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DairyNZ thanks farm staff powering research successAugust 6 marks Farm Worker Appreciation Day, a moment to recognise the dedication and hard mahi of dairy farm workers across Aotearoa - and DairyNZ is taking the opportunity to celebrate the skilled teams working on its two research farms.
Media releases•6 Aug 2025
•2 min read
DairyNZ thanks farm staff powering research success
August 6 marks Farm Worker Appreciation Day, a moment to recognise the dedication and hard mahi of dairy farm workers across Aotearoa - and DairyNZ is taking the opportunity to celebrate the skilled teams working on its two research farms.
Media releases•6 Aug 2025
•2 min read
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Resilient Pastures: The new research underway to future-proof our grass-fed advantage | Ep. 104In this episode of Talking Dairy, we explore the Resilient Pastures programme - a new research initiative tackling pasture persistence problems. Hear how farmers, scientists and funders are working together to find lasting, practical solutions.
Research
•23 Jul 2025
•20:24 min
Resilient Pastures: The new research underway to future-proof our grass-fed advantage | Ep. 104

In this episode of Talking Dairy, we explore the Resilient Pastures programme - a new research initiative tackling pasture persistence problems. Hear how farmers, scientists and funders are working together to find lasting, practical solutions.
Research
•23 Jul 2025
•20:24 min
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Inside Dairy: Acing the business of farmingWith a range of tools on hand, a resilient farm business adapts quickly to challenges, safeguarding its systems and people to maintain progress.
Inside Dairy•27 Jun 2025
•3 min read
Inside Dairy: Acing the business of farming
With a range of tools on hand, a resilient farm business adapts quickly to challenges, safeguarding its systems and people to maintain progress.
Inside Dairy•27 Jun 2025
•3 min read
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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.
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DairyNZ recognised for bioreactor research in Primary Industries awardsDairyNZ and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) have won the research and science category in this year’s Primary Industries NZ Summit Awards.
Media releases•2 Jul 2024
•3 min read
DairyNZ recognised for bioreactor research in Primary Industries awards
DairyNZ and the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) have won the research and science category in this year’s Primary Industries NZ Summit Awards.
Media releases•2 Jul 2024
•3 min read
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Business foundationsA successful dairy farm requires a well-chosen business structure and robust operating procedures. Set your structure from the start, considering its effects on tax, business longevity, and liabilities.
Business•7 min read
Business foundations

A successful dairy farm requires a well-chosen business structure and robust operating procedures. Set your structure from the start, considering its effects on tax, business longevity, and liabilities.
Business•7 min read