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Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease that threatens herd health and New Zealand’s dairy and beef industries. TB control and eradication is a shared responsibility, led through the TBfree programme managed by OSPRI and supported by DairyNZ.

This study aims to measure production levels, understand the balance between feed supply and demand, and estimate the profitability of an extended lactation system with a 24-month calving interval.

Solar power is becoming an increasingly practical, cost-effective option for farms. Rising electricity costs and growing interest in low-emissions, resilient farming systems mean more farmers are exploring solar to support day-to-day operations.

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Use autumn to lift BCS and set your herd up for a stronger season. Hear how smart dry‑off decisions, accurate condition scoring, and targeted feeding can boost performance and production.

Managing down cows is crucial for dairy farmers. When a cow is down, it's important to promptly diagnose the cause, decide on a treatment, and follow a management plan.

New Zealand’s dairy and beef industries are coming together to work more closely through the Dairy Beef Opportunities programme to address a key area — the management of non-replacement calves that are not required to replenish the dairy herd.

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.

A Rotorua dairy farm demonstrates that profitability and environmental performance can go together. Since taking over in 2019/20, Richard and Amy have operated a low-input system designed to meet nitrogen limits while remaining financially strong.

Flooding on a dairy farm can be devastating, but the page you're reading provides essential guidelines to mitigate its effects.

The dairy effluent system design accreditation programme recognises companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and recognised codes of practice.

Bulk milk urea concentration is a near real-time indicator of the dietary crude protein status of dairy herds and their nitrogen use efficiency, helping to support feed and nitrogen management decisions in pasture-based systems.