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Step 1 - Getting started Step 2 - Time to analyse the Video Sign up or log in Contact DairyBase Additional resources

DairyBase offers you a way to keep track of your farms physical and financial performance. Data is collected annually either by you sending in the completed questionnaires or with the help of the DairyNZ Farm Performance team.

Step 1 - Getting started with a farm business description

You’ll need to complete a Level 1 physical questionnaire to provide background information about your business. The form needs to be updated each year – around June to July is best.

A list of suggested documents to help you collect the information you need to complete the description is in the Level 1 resource checklist.

DairyBase Level 1 physical questionnaire (2023-2024 season)

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Completion of a level one physical questionnaire is required to provide supporting information for the financial or level two physical detail analysis.

DairyBase resource checklist - Level 1

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A list of suggested documents to help you collect the information you need to complete the farm business description for DairyBase.

You can either:

  • Save this form to your computer and once completed email it to info@dairybase.co.nz, or
  • print it off, fill it in by hand, and send it in the post to DairyBase, DairyNZ, Private Bag 3221, Hamilton 3240.

We will also attempt to contact you to collect this information each season over the phone and/or by email. If you would like to organise a phone call with a data collector please email us at info@dairybase.co.nz or call us on 07 858 3890.

Step 2 - Time to analyse the farm business

For a detailed analysis to take place more specific information will need to be collected. This could include financial information and physical detail information depending on what you want analysed. A Level 2 physical questionnaire will need to be completed.

The resource checklist below is a summary of suggested documents needed to collect the physical detail data.

DairyBase Level 2 physical detail questionnaire (2023-2024 season)

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Completing the level two physical questionnaire will enable the generation of a level two physical detail report which is a two page report.

DairyBase Resource checklist - Level 2

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The level 2 resource list is a summary of suggested documents needed to collect the physical detail data.

DairyBase farmer help sheet - Level 2

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DairyBase farmer help sheet for Level 2 physical questionnaire

To make it easier, you can record information throughout the year with a DairyBase Physical Recording Workbook. There is also an accompanying calendar that you can hang up in your shed to record key information throughout the year. If you are a DairyBase farmer, these can be posted out to you at no charge. Just email info@dairybase.co.nz confirming the address you would like them sent to.

Sign up to DairyBase

If you're not already registered, follow the link below and complete the form to register with DairyBase.

DairyBase registration form

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For those already registered with DairyBase, click the button below to log in.

DairyBase client login

Contact DairyBase

For general DairyBase enquiries, please call or email.

Phone: 07 858 3890
Email: info@dairybase.co.nz

Additional resources

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Last updated: Mar 2024
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