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Inside Dairy - New phase for extended lactation studyAfter two years exploring extended lactation to reduce peak workload and non-replacement calves, the Extended Lactation project has added a commercial farm alongside the existing farmlet trial.
Inside Dairy•8 Dec 2025
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - New phase for extended lactation studyAfter two years exploring extended lactation to reduce peak workload and non-replacement calves, the Extended Lactation project has added a commercial farm alongside the existing farmlet trial.
Inside Dairy•8 Dec 2025
•3 min read
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Milksolids Levy Vote 2026The Milksolids Levy vote is a chance to do what you’ve always done for the sector – to come together to continue building a stronger future for NZ dairy farming.
Milksolids Levy Vote 2026
The Milksolids Levy vote is a chance to do what you’ve always done for the sector – to come together to continue building a stronger future for NZ dairy farming.
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In 10 | 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.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearables
Better 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.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
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Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
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Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradicationThe Ministry for Primary Industries, OSPRI and the country’s dairy and beef sectors are today marking that New Zealand is on the home straight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Media releases•1 Dec 2025
•3 min read
Finish line in sight in Mycoplasma bovis eradicationThe Ministry for Primary Industries, OSPRI and the country’s dairy and beef sectors are today marking that New Zealand is on the home straight to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Media releases•1 Dec 2025
•3 min read
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Record cow productivity helps drive strong season - NZ Dairy StatsNew Zealand dairy farmers are achieving more with fewer cows, shown through record milk production per cow and continued genetic progress.
Media releases•27 Nov 2025
•3 min read
Record cow productivity helps drive strong season - NZ Dairy StatsNew Zealand dairy farmers are achieving more with fewer cows, shown through record milk production per cow and continued genetic progress.
Media releases•27 Nov 2025
•3 min read
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Breeding Worth updates reflect evolving farm economics and milk payment structuresNew Zealand Animal Evaluation has completed its annual update of Economic Values (EVs) as part of the December 2025 Animal Evaluation run.
Media releases•26 Nov 2025
•2 min read
Breeding Worth updates reflect evolving farm economics and milk payment structuresNew Zealand Animal Evaluation has completed its annual update of Economic Values (EVs) as part of the December 2025 Animal Evaluation run.
Media releases•26 Nov 2025
•2 min read
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Effluent WOFThe Dairy Effluent 'Warrant of Fitness' (WOF) is a voluntary programme that assesses your farm's effluent system to ensure it's compliant throughout the year.
Support•1 min read
Effluent WOF
The Dairy Effluent 'Warrant of Fitness' (WOF) is a voluntary programme that assesses your farm's effluent system to ensure it's compliant throughout the year.
Support•1 min read
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In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week
Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | Small changes that can get hours back in your week
Small changes at milking can save you hours every week. Hear how Dairy Training’s free MilkSmart workshop can help you fine-tune your milking routine and get time back in your day.
Milking
•26 Nov 2025
•11:19 min
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Economic ValuesEconomic Values (EV's) are an estimate of the dollar value to a NZ dairy farmer of a unit change in each trait. Ten traits have been identified as having a measurable economic value to NZ farmers.
Animal•6 min read
Economic Values
Economic Values (EV's) are an estimate of the dollar value to a NZ dairy farmer of a unit change in each trait. Ten traits have been identified as having a measurable economic value to NZ farmers.
Animal•6 min read
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Economic Values update – What it means for your herdIn the December Animal Evaluation (AE) run, NZ Animal Evaluation (a DairyNZ subsidiary) will introduce three key updates that may lead to some re-ranking of bulls.
Media releases•24 Nov 2025
•2 min read
Economic Values update – What it means for your herdIn the December Animal Evaluation (AE) run, NZ Animal Evaluation (a DairyNZ subsidiary) will introduce three key updates that may lead to some re-ranking of bulls.
Media releases•24 Nov 2025
•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - Unlock your pasture’s power in 5 stepsThe strength of New Zealand dairy farming is in making the most of pasture grown on farm. Refocusing on the basics, measuring covers, tracking leaf emergence, and using this to set rotation lengths, helps get the best from pasture.
Inside Dairy•24 Nov 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Unlock your pasture’s power in 5 stepsThe strength of New Zealand dairy farming is in making the most of pasture grown on farm. Refocusing on the basics, measuring covers, tracking leaf emergence, and using this to set rotation lengths, helps get the best from pasture.
Inside Dairy•24 Nov 2025
•2 min read
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Emissions4PastureDairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.
Research•4 min read
Emissions4Pasture
DairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.
Research•4 min read
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Reducing GHG EmissionsThe Reducing GHG team at DairyNZ are working on several projects to develop viable solutions that reduce greenouse gas (GHG) emissions on New Zealand dairy farms.
Research•3 min read
Reducing GHG Emissions
The Reducing GHG team at DairyNZ are working on several projects to develop viable solutions that reduce greenouse gas (GHG) emissions on New Zealand dairy farms.
Research•3 min read
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Positive welfarePositive welfare goes beyond preventing suffering. It's about enabling cows to thrive. By supporting natural behaviours and promoting positive experiences, we can help ensure cows live a good life.
Animal•3 min read
Positive welfare
Positive welfare goes beyond preventing suffering. It's about enabling cows to thrive. By supporting natural behaviours and promoting positive experiences, we can help ensure cows live a good life.
Animal•3 min read
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Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.
Animal
•19 Nov 2025
•35:45 min
Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113
How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.
Animal
•19 Nov 2025
•35:45 min
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Animal welfare requirementsAnimal welfare goes beyond just daily care for animals on farm . It means adhering to standards set out by the Animal Welfare Act and welfare codes, and meeting consumer and market expectations.
Animal•2 min read
Animal welfare requirements
Animal welfare goes beyond just daily care for animals on farm . It means adhering to standards set out by the Animal Welfare Act and welfare codes, and meeting consumer and market expectations.
Animal•2 min read
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Inside Dairy - ‘Profitable and sustainable’ makes for a winning approachBrendan Attrill works on the health of interpersonal relationships, biodiversity and climate responses on his award-winning Taranaki farm.
Inside Dairy•18 Nov 2025
•5 min read
Inside Dairy - ‘Profitable and sustainable’ makes for a winning approachBrendan Attrill works on the health of interpersonal relationships, biodiversity and climate responses on his award-winning Taranaki farm.
Inside Dairy•18 Nov 2025
•5 min read
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Why farmers can’t afford to ignore the next big weather eventNew Zealand’s wild weather is unpredictable, but one thing is certain — there will be more of it.
Media releases•17 Nov 2025
•3 min read
Why farmers can’t afford to ignore the next big weather eventNew Zealand’s wild weather is unpredictable, but one thing is certain — there will be more of it.
Media releases•17 Nov 2025
•3 min read
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Identifying lame cows
Lameness is a cow health issue that requires timely detection and treatment. It affects the wellbeing of cows and people, taking time, energy and skill to treat. The DairyNZ lameness scoring system helps you spot early signs and monitor.
Animal•2 min read
Identifying lame cows
Lameness is a cow health issue that requires timely detection and treatment. It affects the wellbeing of cows and people, taking time, energy and skill to treat. The DairyNZ lameness scoring system helps you spot early signs and monitor.
Animal•2 min read
