Hororata Farm is a 650 cow, seasonal supply dairy farm located in the Selwyn catchment.

Vets can use this template for a Healthy Hoof programme farm diagnosis and action plan

Use this template to record health and safety meeting notes.

Go through the list of points with your employee to confirm they understand and agree.

Guidelines for minimising the development of glyphosate resistance along fence lines and field margins.

Learn more about reducing nitrate leaching by adapting grazing systems to alternative plant species and cultivars.

The DairyNZ proposal to sign the Government Industry Agreement Deed (GIA) and to fund GIA response commitments using a new biosecurity levy on milksolids.

This is support and advice for farmers in Southland and South Otago that are experiencing full effluent ponds due to adverse weather.

DairyNZ, Beef+Lamb New Zealand and DINZ tell you about the Government Industry Agreement for Biosecurity Readiness and Response Deed (the GIA).

Constructing effluent storage ponds in Hauraki marine clay may require different construction techniques. This chapter describes the engineering process.

A set of standards against which to assess the design of individual farm dairy effluent (FDE) systems in New Zealand.

Facts and Figures - a quick reference guide for New Zealand dairy farmers is a handy compilation of established research and practical knowledge.

Use this example policy as a starter for your own farm health and safety policy.

Description of an equity partnership, where the land owning and the farm trading business entities are separated, and advantages and considerations.

If you're considering replacing or making major upgrades to your dairy, use this calculator to help you evaluate the size and type of dairy you need.

Scientific paper on effect of pre-graze mowing at different pre-graze masses on cow and pasture performance

This review makes a total of 32 recommendations aimed at improving structures, systems, decision-making, training, levels of expertise, management and response transparency and communication.

Trials have established that restricting the time cows spend grazing on wet soils in spring and autumn will reduce N leaching and pugging damage.

An overview of how protecting your farm business from the adverse impacts of animal and plant pests and diseases is one of your top priorities.

Research on how to achieve efficient use of water and nutrients and protect New Zealand’s water quality, irrigation systems and management.