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.

Dairy farm employees remain positive about the sector with new survey results showing that over 80% intend to stay in the industry.

North Canterbury farmer Adam Williamson has been appointed DairyNZ’s associate director for 2026/27.

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.

DairyNZ is collaborating with EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) to share real-life data and support dairy farmers considering solar energy and batteries.

Matching the right treatment to the right cow at dry-off protects herd health and the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics.

After two years exploring extended lactation to reduce peak workload and non-replacement calves, the Extended Lactation project has added a commercial farm alongside the existing farmlet trial.

Animal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.

The key to sustaining profitability and competitiveness lies in productivity – choosing the right inputs, adopting new technologies, and adapting sustainable practices without compromising production.

DairyNZ has announced the appointment of Dr Jenny Jago to a newly created leadership team role – Science Partnerships & Impact Advisor – as part of a strategic refresh of the organisation’s science leadership.

We explore the science, smarts and systems that will continue to give New Zealand dairy farmers their edge over the global competition.

DairyNZ’s Farmers Forum provides farmers the time, place, and up-to-the-minute updates across the sector to support leading farmers to shape the future of dairy.

DairyNZ has set a new levy rate of 4.5 cents per kilogram of milksolids from 1 June 2025 and aims to keep the levy at no more than this rate for a minimum of three years.