DairyNZ has reported an improved financial position in its 2025/26 Annual Results, including an operating surplus of $18.1 million, which will support increased investment in science, research, digital tools and on-farm extension.

Ponds can improve the performance and life span of a constructed wetland when placed at the start of the system.

Freshwater rules need to be science-based, practical and built to last. DairyNZ is pushing for an approach that provides farmers with certainty, recognises local catchments, and supports progress.

The first major update to the Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare in more than a decade marks an important step in ensuring animal welfare standards continue to evolve alongside scientific evidence and on-farm realities.

Other AI chat tools can be helpful for quick orientation and clear summaries, but when you need advice tailored to New Zealand farming conditions, access to a trusted, research-led source of information is essential. 

The Rural Support Trust’s team is part of the community, so they understand the local challenges, conditions and needs. Local support is just a phone call away.

Learning about how things once were and being inspired by what they could be, is what drove this award-winning farmer to reconnect people with a local waterway.