Inside Dairy November-January 2026
This edition of Inside Dairy features the latest news, farmer-led solutions, and science-backed tools to keep pastures productive, cows comfortable, and your business profitable.
Inside Dairy Nov-Jan 2026 is focused on helping you prepare for the future while staying profitable today.
This edition explores some big questions: how do we keep pastures productive as climate pressures grow, and how do we protect cow comfort during hotter summers?
The cover story introduces the Resilient Pastures research programme - a seven-year initiative where farmers and scientists are working together to identify pasture species and management practices that can withstand changing weather.
You'll also find updates on heat stress research, including trials underway to understand its impact on milk production and practical mitigation strategies.
Farmer stories include Brendan Attrill's award-winning approach that proves environmental care and profitability can go hand-in-hand. Plus, discover how DairyNZ's leading, purpose-built research facilities are turning today's questions into tomorrow's tools.
Don't miss seasonal insights and popular tools and resources designed to keep your business moving forward, all made possible by your DairyNZ levy.
Inside Dairy stories
Farmers leading the drive for Resilient Pastures
Northland farmers at the sharp end of climate change are putting their experience and knowledge to good use, working with DairyNZ and partners to develop pasture mixes that will underpin hardy and sustainable farming systems for a changing climate.
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One BW, one reliable metric
Major dairy sector players are leading the way in developing a single, independent Breeding Worth (BW) aligned with the National Breeding Objective and incorporating genomic information.
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Sustainability vital to keep New Zealand dairy ahead
The key to sustaining profitability and competitiveness lies in productivity – choosing the right inputs, adopting new technologies, and adapting sustainable practices without compromising production.
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Where today's questions become tomorrow's tools
Lye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.
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Shaping smarter rules: DairyNZ’s role in Waikato PC1
For over a decade, DairyNZ has invested science, policy and farm system expertise into Waikato Plan Change 1 – helping to create practical, fair rules for farmers.
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Who's speaking up for dairy in Wellington?
As part of its ongoing advocacy work, DairyNZ engages in cross-party discussions with ministers and MPs, and in policy discussions with key government departments on crucial issues like freshwater, climate and sector stability.
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