Inside Dairy August-October 2025
This edition focuses on optimisation – with practical, people-focused ideas to boost on-farm productivity and sustainability.
Highlights include:
- Jesse and Sharon Bagley share how mentoring and teamwork are helping them reach farm ownership.
- An update on the Workplace Productivity Study and insights from 10 farms.
- Practical solutions for healthier waterways from the Sustainable Catchments team.
- Gareth and Hayley Lewis share their inspiring farm ownership journey.
Plus more on research, advocacy, and seasonal tips.
Inside Dairy stories
Mentors make all the difference
With the guidance of some dairy heavyweights, Jesse and Sharon Bagley devote themselves to fine-tuning their 1,150-cow sharemilking operation, incorporating the latest research from experts and growing their equity partnership.
Read the full storyFarmers urged to step up for the DairyNZ Board
With nominations for the DairyNZ Board of Directors opening on 11 August, two sitting farmer directors talk about why they got involved in governance and give tips for those keen to put their names forward and shape the dairy sector.
Read the full storyLow-footprint feed holds the key
Real-farm data shows how feed choices – especially using more homegrown feed – are linked to lower emissions intensity, better nitrogen efficiency and high profit.
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