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EffluentDairy effluent is a valuable resource which, when managed well, increases pasture production and reduces fertiliser costs.
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Off-paddock infrastructureThis overview will display in detail all of your available options when considering off-paddock infrastructure investment.
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Setting UpAn effective business setup means control and direction of your business giving you the flexibility to focus on the things you want to do and love.
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NutritionDairy nutrition is about understanding the nutrient requirements of dairy cows at various stages of lactation and combining various feed alternatives to meet those needs in a cost-effective manner.
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Live from Fieldays: How do I make my job offer more attractive? | Ep. 53In today’s tight labour market, we need to ensure our dairy farm assistant jobs are attractive and competitive – but how?
People
•21 Jun 2023
•15:17 min
Live from Fieldays: How do I make my job offer more attractive? | Ep. 53

In today’s tight labour market, we need to ensure our dairy farm assistant jobs are attractive and competitive – but how?
People
•21 Jun 2023
•15:17 min
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New tools for reducing methane | Ep. 24Methane is a big topic and it’s a pressing concern for our sector. We need to reduce our emissions, while improving profitability – but how? In this episode we dig into the research DairyNZ’s doing in this area.
Environment
•13 Apr 2022
•26:19 min
New tools for reducing methane | Ep. 24

Methane is a big topic and it’s a pressing concern for our sector. We need to reduce our emissions, while improving profitability – but how? In this episode we dig into the research DairyNZ’s doing in this area.
Environment
•13 Apr 2022
•26:19 min
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Inside Dairy February-April 2026
Practical tools, smart science, and real on farm experience - this Inside Dairy edition brings together the insights you need to make good decisions heading into autumn.
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•Inside Dairy
•Inside Dairy February-April 2026

Practical tools, smart science, and real on farm experience - this Inside Dairy edition brings together the insights you need to make good decisions heading into autumn.
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Biosecurity visitor management plan
Anyone coming onto your farm may pose a risk to the health of your staff or animals and could bring weeds and pests along for the ride. To reduce this risk, it’s important to set up some simple controls.
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•Biosecurity
•Biosecurity visitor management plan

Anyone coming onto your farm may pose a risk to the health of your staff or animals and could bring weeds and pests along for the ride. To reduce this risk, it’s important to set up some simple controls.
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Workplace Organisation Decision Tree
A decision tree to help you create an environment that is safe and efficient and focus on what to do with important items so they are where you need them, when you need them.
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•Health and safety
•Workplace Organisation Decision Tree

A decision tree to help you create an environment that is safe and efficient and focus on what to do with important items so they are where you need them, when you need them.
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Working together to protect our future from exotic pests and diseases (Summary)
The DairyNZ proposal to sign the Government Industry Agreement Deed (GIA) and to fund GIA response commitments using a new biosecurity levy on milksolids.
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•Biosecurity
•Working together to protect our future from exotic pests and diseases (Summary)

The DairyNZ proposal to sign the Government Industry Agreement Deed (GIA) and to fund GIA response commitments using a new biosecurity levy on milksolids.
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Working together to protect our future from exotic pests and diseases (Discussion document)
DairyNZ, Beef+Lamb New Zealand and DINZ tell you about the Government Industry Agreement for Biosecurity Readiness and Response Deed (the GIA).
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•Biosecurity
•Working together to protect our future from exotic pests and diseases (Discussion document)

DairyNZ, Beef+Lamb New Zealand and DINZ tell you about the Government Industry Agreement for Biosecurity Readiness and Response Deed (the GIA).
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Caring For Damaged Tails Poster
This quick visual guide to caring for damaged tails shows you the steps you need to take if you see a newly damaged tail.
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•Welfare
•Caring For Damaged Tails Poster

This quick visual guide to caring for damaged tails shows you the steps you need to take if you see a newly damaged tail.
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Black Field CricketBlack field cricket is a major pasture pest in regions such as Northland and Auckland, predominantly affecting clay soils that crack in dry summers. These crickets feed on pasture grasses at night and hide in soil cracks during the day.
Feed•1 min read
Black Field Cricket

Black field cricket is a major pasture pest in regions such as Northland and Auckland, predominantly affecting clay soils that crack in dry summers. These crickets feed on pasture grasses at night and hide in soil cracks during the day.
Feed•1 min read
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Giant ButtercupGiant buttercup, one of 14 weedy Ranunculus species in New Zealand, is harmful to dairy pastures because cows find it distasteful due to its toxin, protoanemonin. This weed spreads across dairy farms, damaging pasture quality.
Feed•3 min read
Giant Buttercup

Giant buttercup, one of 14 weedy Ranunculus species in New Zealand, is harmful to dairy pastures because cows find it distasteful due to its toxin, protoanemonin. This weed spreads across dairy farms, damaging pasture quality.
Feed•3 min read
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VelvetleafVelvetleaf is a pest that affects crops, seen in fodder beet and maize crops nationwide. This weed can live on farms for up to 50 years and withstands digestion and silage methods.
Feed•2 min read
Velvetleaf

Velvetleaf is a pest that affects crops, seen in fodder beet and maize crops nationwide. This weed can live on farms for up to 50 years and withstands digestion and silage methods.
Feed•2 min read
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Yellow Bristle GrassYellow bristle grass (YBG) is a pest plant harmful to pastures. This fast-spreading weed lowers pasture quality as cows avoid eating it. YBG spreads mainly through its seeds, which can move via dung, water, animals, or contamination in hay and maize.
Feed•2 min read
Yellow Bristle Grass

Yellow bristle grass (YBG) is a pest plant harmful to pastures. This fast-spreading weed lowers pasture quality as cows avoid eating it. YBG spreads mainly through its seeds, which can move via dung, water, animals, or contamination in hay and maize.
Feed•2 min read
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Clover Root WeevilClover root weevil (CRW) is a pest that affects clover, a vital plant in many pastures. This weevil, first detected in Waikato and Auckland in 1996, can be found year-round but is most plentiful in summer.
Feed•2 min read
Clover Root Weevil

Clover root weevil (CRW) is a pest that affects clover, a vital plant in many pastures. This weevil, first detected in Waikato and Auckland in 1996, can be found year-round but is most plentiful in summer.
Feed•2 min read
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Black BeetleBlack beetle is a pest found in warm regions of the upper North Island, especially on light or peat soils. They can cause significant pasture damage.
Feed•1 min read
Black Beetle

Black beetle is a pest found in warm regions of the upper North Island, especially on light or peat soils. They can cause significant pasture damage.
Feed•1 min read
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Pests and diseases of brassicasOn this page, you'll find details about different pests and diseases that can harm brassica plants. These include cabbage grey aphids, diamondback moths, leaf miners, Nysius flies, springtails, white butterflies, club root, and dry rot.
Feed•6 min read
Pests and diseases of brassicas

On this page, you'll find details about different pests and diseases that can harm brassica plants. These include cabbage grey aphids, diamondback moths, leaf miners, Nysius flies, springtails, white butterflies, club root, and dry rot.
Feed•6 min read
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Riparian plantingRiparian planting can enhance your land, waterways, and biodiversity. Get tips and guidance for planting to ensure your planting is effective and economical.
Environment•4 min read
Riparian planting

Riparian planting can enhance your land, waterways, and biodiversity. Get tips and guidance for planting to ensure your planting is effective and economical.
Environment•4 min read