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Our purpose
Learn more about DairyNZ’s purpose, and what delivering a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming means to us.
What's new
New Talking Dairy episode
How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearablesBetter decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
NZ Animal Evaluation
Important Animal Evaluation UpdatesThe December animal evaluation run incorporates three key updates to help you make better-informed breeding decisions.
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Resources for rural professionals
Rural Professional HubWhether you're a veterinarian, consultant, banker, or other service provider, the Rural Professional Hub is your go-to destination for up-to-date tools and resources tailored to your profession.
Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradication
Media releases
•3 min. read
•1 Dec 2025
Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apart
Inside Dairy
•4 min. read
•1 Dec 2025
Upcoming events
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Monday, 8 December 2025
Tackling N-Loss Targets - Let’s Keep the Momentum GoingAndy and Trish Macfarlane - Pencarrow Farm, 442 Methven Highway, Ashburton. SN 37289
Field Day
More infoTackling N-Loss Targets - Let’s Keep the Momentum GoingField Day
Monday, 8 December 2025
Andy and Trish Macfarlane - Pencarrow Farm, 442 Methven Highway, Ashburton. SN 37289
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Workshop
More infoMilkSmart Golden BayWorkshop
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Pohara Hall, 870 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara
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Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Improving Water QualityAndrew and Tanya Dobbin, 703 Kina Road, Oaonui. SN 42340
Field Day
More infoImproving Water QualityField Day
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Andrew and Tanya Dobbin, 703 Kina Road, Oaonui. SN 42340
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Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Hokianga Discussion GroupMark Ambler, 7771 State Highway 12, Waimamaku. SN 10745
Discussion Group
More infoHokianga Discussion GroupDiscussion Group
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
Mark Ambler, 7771 State Highway 12, Waimamaku. SN 10745
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
+ 20y
Years of science
We're proud to be working alongside farmers to provide science solutions drawing from a +100 year history.
+ $62m
Invested
In 2024/25 DairyNZ invested around $62 million on behalf of farmers, into a range of programmes to help deliver a positive future for New Zealand dairy.
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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.