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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.
What's new
New Talking Dairy episode
Global shifts, local insights – Farmers’ Forum previewUnderstand how global trade and politics are shifting, and what that could mean for dairy farm businesses. In this episode, economists Brad Olson and Cameron Bagrie share practical insights to help you think ahead and manage risk.
Breeding indexes made easy
Our guide to breeding indexes has been updatedThis comprehensive resource breaks down the key indexes and explains how each can help you make informed breeding decisions that drive profitable genetic gains in your herd.
Base cow update
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To reflect genetic improvement of the national herd, we are updating the genetic ‘base cow’ from 20 June, meaning that breeding worth will be updated.
Dairy Industry Awards winners showcase dairy innovation and sustainability
Media releases
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•12 May 2025
NZAEL 'Base Cow' to be updated on 20 June 2025
Media releases
•2 min. read
•9 May 2025
Upcoming events
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Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Improving business performance through benchmarking dataUpper Lounge, Bush Multisport Park, 57 Huxley St, Pahiatua
Meeting
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Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Using data for farm business successAntje and Soenke Paarmann, 1630 Waiare Road, Okaihau. SN 10493
Field Day
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Thursday, 15 May 2025
Increasing profit through data and benchmarkingWayne Reynolds, 377 Woodlands Road, Gordonton. SN 72654
Field Day
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Regional Project
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Collaborative research efforts to quantify methane emissions
To support farmers in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, we’ve teamed up with Irish researchers to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems. This collaborative research programme delves into the complexities of methane emissions from grazing cows, aiming to develop more precise emission factors and mitigation strategies for our unique pasture-based systems.
Find out moreAbout 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.
+ $67m
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.
Next generation improvements
NZ Animal Evaluation by DairyNZ works closely with farmers and industry to bring you the data to lift the genetic potential of New Zealand’s dairy herd, and to help ensure improvements continue from this generation to the next.