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Pōkaiwhenua planting to improve stream water qualityDairyNZ’s collaborative approach to improving waterway health will see extensive planting take place in the Pōkaiwhenua catchment this summer.
Media releases•18 Dec 2023
•2 min read
Pōkaiwhenua planting to improve stream water quality
DairyNZ’s collaborative approach to improving waterway health will see extensive planting take place in the Pōkaiwhenua catchment this summer.
Media releases•18 Dec 2023
•2 min read
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DairyNZ welcomes govt changes to improve freshwaterDairyNZ welcomes the government’s plan announced today to review and replace the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM).
Media releases•14 Dec 2023
•1 min read
DairyNZ welcomes govt changes to improve freshwater
DairyNZ welcomes the government’s plan announced today to review and replace the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM).
Media releases•14 Dec 2023
•1 min read
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Waipā ecological corridor links two mountains to help native wildlife thriveDairy farmers, sheep and beef farmers, iwi and other community members are working together to create an ecological corridor in the Waipā district and have high aspirations for 2024.
Media releases•8 Dec 2023
•4 min read
Waipā ecological corridor links two mountains to help native wildlife thrive
Dairy farmers, sheep and beef farmers, iwi and other community members are working together to create an ecological corridor in the Waipā district and have high aspirations for 2024.
Media releases•8 Dec 2023
•4 min read
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Dry off date to reach BCS targets at calving
This tool estimates the latest date to dry cows off to ensure they meet BCS targets at calving.
Tools & Apps•Body condition score•Dry off date to reach BCS targets at calving
This tool estimates the latest date to dry cows off to ensure they meet BCS targets at calving.
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How to Body Condition Score (BCS)Body Condition Scoring (BCS) is a method to monitor dairy cow health and productivity. This page provides a guide on how to carry out BCS, highlighting specific body parts to check, including the backbone, ribs, hip bones, and more.
Animal•2 min read
How to Body Condition Score (BCS)

Body Condition Scoring (BCS) is a method to monitor dairy cow health and productivity. This page provides a guide on how to carry out BCS, highlighting specific body parts to check, including the backbone, ribs, hip bones, and more.
Animal•2 min read
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Feeding meal to calvesUnderstanding calf digestion and rumen development is crucial for successful growth and future production.
Animal•2 min read
Feeding meal to calves

Understanding calf digestion and rumen development is crucial for successful growth and future production.
Animal•2 min read
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Managing new pastureCreating a new pasture isn't just about sowing. Good management, especially in the first year, can boost its performance and longevity. It's only successfully established once it's dense and has survived a summer.
Feed•2 min read
Managing new pasture

Creating a new pasture isn't just about sowing. Good management, especially in the first year, can boost its performance and longevity. It's only successfully established once it's dense and has survived a summer.
Feed•2 min read
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Proposed new dairy cattle code of welfareThe National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has reviewed the existing code of welfare for dairy cattle and has consulted on updated minimum standards and best practice guidance as well as recommendations for regulations.
Regulation•9 min read
Proposed new dairy cattle code of welfare

The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) has reviewed the existing code of welfare for dairy cattle and has consulted on updated minimum standards and best practice guidance as well as recommendations for regulations.
Regulation•9 min read
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Pillars of a New Dairy SystemThe Pillars of a new dairy system is an eight-year DairyNZ-led research programme that aims to provide management and genetic solutions to improve cow health, fertility and longevity.
Research•2 min read
Pillars of a New Dairy System

The Pillars of a new dairy system is an eight-year DairyNZ-led research programme that aims to provide management and genetic solutions to improve cow health, fertility and longevity.
Research•2 min read
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Kia ora Shobana - from intern to master's studentShobana Reddy joined DairyNZ as an intern in 2019 and has continued to be part of the DairyNZ whānau in her role as a Research Technician.
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Kia ora Holly - from intern to master's studentHolly Hay (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Turumakina) kick-started her dairying career through DairyNZ by taking up a Māori summer internship as an undergraduate, before becoming a casual research technician.
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DairyNZ urges swift decisions on biogenic methane targets to give farmers certaintyDairyNZ wants a swift decision on revised biogenic methane targets given two reviews have now been delivered to the Government.
Media releases•5 Dec 2024
•1 min read
DairyNZ urges swift decisions on biogenic methane targets to give farmers certainty
DairyNZ wants a swift decision on revised biogenic methane targets given two reviews have now been delivered to the Government.
Media releases•5 Dec 2024
•1 min read
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How to use the Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator (DESC)
Step by step instructions on how to calculate effluent storage requirements.
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•How to use the Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator (DESC)

Step by step instructions on how to calculate effluent storage requirements.
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DairyNZ feedback on the Proposed Amendments to ACVM Regulations 2011
DairyNZ appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the review of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011 (ACVM).
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•Regulations
•DairyNZ feedback on the Proposed Amendments to ACVM Regulations 2011
DairyNZ appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the review of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011 (ACVM).
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Submission on strengthening New Zealand’s emergency management legislation
DairyNZ has identified three areas that would strengthen New Zealand's emergency management legislation.
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•Submission on strengthening New Zealand’s emergency management legislation
DairyNZ has identified three areas that would strengthen New Zealand's emergency management legislation.
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Good farming practices for environmental management
This guide describes what good environmental management looks like on a dairy farm and focuses on ten key areas for environmental management.
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•Environment
•Good farming practices for environmental management

This guide describes what good environmental management looks like on a dairy farm and focuses on ten key areas for environmental management.
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Submission to the Environment Committee on the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill
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•Submission to the Environment Committee on the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill
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DairyNZ submission to the Ministry for the Environment on the Second Emissions Reduction Plan
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•DairyNZ submission to the Ministry for the Environment on the Second Emissions Reduction Plan
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DairyNZ submission to the Primary Production Committee on the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme Agricultural Obligations) Amendment Bill
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•DairyNZ submission to the Primary Production Committee on the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme Agricultural Obligations) Amendment Bill
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Submission to the Primary Production Committee on the Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
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•Submission to the Primary Production Committee on the Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
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