Science projects
DairyNZ’s science projects are designed to help farmers become more internationally competitive, locally responsible and regionally resilient. Here’s an overview of our current and past research.
Total results 7
Total results 7
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Featured
Resilient Pastures ProgrammeThe Resilient Pastures programme is a seven-year initiative focusing on enhancing pasture performance and persistence on dairy, sheep and beef farms across the upper North Island.
Research•2 min read
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Understand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
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Forage Value IndexWe have completed a four-year trial at Scott Farm in the Waikato, validating the Forage Value Index (FVI) under typical farm management conditions.
Research•8 min read
Forage Value Index
We have completed a four-year trial at Scott Farm in the Waikato, validating the Forage Value Index (FVI) under typical farm management conditions.
Research•8 min read
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Plantain Potency and PracticeThe Plantain programme is a DairyNZ-led collaborative research and development initiative. The aim is to substantially reduce nitrogen lost to freshwater and greenhouse gas produced from pastoral sectors by using the grazing herb plantain (Ecotain®).
Research•19 min read
Plantain Potency and Practice
The Plantain programme is a DairyNZ-led collaborative research and development initiative. The aim is to substantially reduce nitrogen lost to freshwater and greenhouse gas produced from pastoral sectors by using the grazing herb plantain (Ecotain®).
Research•19 min read
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Using plantain in RotoruaPlantain is a low-cost option for Rotorua dairy farmers to reduce nitrogen leaching and help meet environmental targets. Adding it into pastures through annual broadcasting can significantly lower nitrogen losses while maintaining profitability.
Research•7 min read
Using plantain in Rotorua
Plantain is a low-cost option for Rotorua dairy farmers to reduce nitrogen leaching and help meet environmental targets. Adding it into pastures through annual broadcasting can significantly lower nitrogen losses while maintaining profitability.
Research•7 min read
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Regenerative AgricultureA Ngāi Tahu-led regenerative agriculture project that aims to develop a future-proof dairy farm system that incorporates mātauranga Māori.
Research•2 min read
Regenerative Agriculture
A Ngāi Tahu-led regenerative agriculture project that aims to develop a future-proof dairy farm system that incorporates mātauranga Māori.
Research•2 min read
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Chicory and PlantainThe Chicory and Plantain programme of work aimed to determine milk production responses to supplementing a pasture-based diet with chicory or plantain in summer, and how grazing management affected the growth and quality of these herbs, as well as
Research•3 min read
Chicory and Plantain
The Chicory and Plantain programme of work aimed to determine milk production responses to supplementing a pasture-based diet with chicory or plantain in summer, and how grazing management affected the growth and quality of these herbs, as well as
Research•3 min read
