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Our purpose

Learn more about DairyNZ’s purpose, and what progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming means to us.

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NZAEL Ranking of Active Sires updated

Discover NZ's top proven bulls on NZAEL's RAS lists. NZAEL are working to help you breed more productive and efficient cows.

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DairyNZ adopts a new strategy from 1 June

We’re adopting a more focused approach in how we deliver value for farmers and the sector.

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Is your gumboot stuck? It may be time to move your cows

Take a look at out new ‘What to look out for in the paddock during winter’ poster.

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Ag sector partners receive genetic improvement report

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20 Jun 2024

Positive step in M. bovis programme with progress towards a national pest management plan

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13 Jun 2024

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Researching options to reduce methane emissions

Finding new ways to help reduce on-farm methane emissions while staying profitable is a priority for farmers, and for our research team.

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About us

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Years of science

We’re proud to be working alongside farmers to provide science solutions to farming challenges for more than 15 years.

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Invested

In 2022/23 DairyNZ invested $67.25m into programmes and projects that support profitable and sustainable dairy farming, and continue to progress the positive future of our sector.

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Tools and resources

We have a breadth of useful tools and resources available to help farmers run their business throughout the seasons. They are tried and tested and have been developed using the latest science and research.

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Research partners

Working together with others in the sector is an important part of how we collaborate to solve the longer-term challenges.

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Keep a spring in your step

Sprains and strains are common injuries, especially during busy times. Together, with farmers, we've developed innovative solutions to help you keep a spring in your step this calving season.

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