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Winter grazingSuccessful wintering systems require thought and planning. All the wintering resources and winter grazing information you need are here.
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DairyBaseJoin DairyBase for free and access all the information you need to make confident and effective farm management decisions.
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DairyNZ Economic Survey 2021-22
The 2021-22 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the seventeenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
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•Economic Survey
•DairyNZ Economic Survey 2021-22

The 2021-22 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the seventeenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
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•Economic Survey
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Body condition scoringAssessment of a cow's body condition score (BCS) gives a visual estimate of her body fat reserves.
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DairyNZ Economic Survey 2020-21
The 2020-21 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the sixteenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
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•Economic Survey
•DairyNZ Economic Survey 2020-21

The 2020-21 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the sixteenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
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•Economic Survey
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DairyNZ Economic Survey 2019-20
The 2019-20 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the fifteenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
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•Economic Survey
•DairyNZ Economic Survey 2019-20

The 2019-20 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the fifteenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
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•Economic Survey
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DairyNZ Economic Survey 2018-19
The 2018-19 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the fourteenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
Resources
•Economic Survey
•DairyNZ Economic Survey 2018-19

The 2018-19 DairyNZ Economic Survey is the fourteenth annual survey of New Zealand dairy farmers using dairy farm business data from DairyBase.
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•Economic Survey
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Animal movementsMoving animals on and off farm has its risks. A common way for mastitis bacteria to be introduced into a herd is in the udders of cows that are brought in. These bacteria can spread rapidly through a herd, so it is important to mitigate risk factors.
Animal•3 min read
Animal movements

Moving animals on and off farm has its risks. A common way for mastitis bacteria to be introduced into a herd is in the udders of cows that are brought in. These bacteria can spread rapidly through a herd, so it is important to mitigate risk factors.
Animal•3 min read
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Effluent pond seepage testingEffluent ponds must meet seepage limits to protect the environment and comply with council requirements. This page explains Pond Drop Testing (PDT), how it measures leakage, what’s involved, how to interpret results, and when retesting may be needed.
Environment•3 min read
Effluent pond seepage testing

Effluent ponds must meet seepage limits to protect the environment and comply with council requirements. This page explains Pond Drop Testing (PDT), how it measures leakage, what’s involved, how to interpret results, and when retesting may be needed.
Environment•3 min read
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In 10 | When farmers lead changeIn this episode of Talking Dairy In 10, Stu shares what inspired him to take action on his farm and across the Mangati Stream catchment, where once degraded, weed-choked waterways are now thriving ecosystems.
Environment
•18 Jun 2026
•15:18 min
In 10 | When farmers lead change

In this episode of Talking Dairy In 10, Stu shares what inspired him to take action on his farm and across the Mangati Stream catchment, where once degraded, weed-choked waterways are now thriving ecosystems.
Environment
•18 Jun 2026
•15:18 min
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Inside Dairy | The model and the method: study highlights a different way of farmingA partnership of two couples, who are also friends, shares insights with DairyNZ researchers as they explore practical ways to drive workplace productivity on-farm.
Inside Dairy•16 Jun 2026
•5 min read
Inside Dairy | The model and the method: study highlights a different way of farming
A partnership of two couples, who are also friends, shares insights with DairyNZ researchers as they explore practical ways to drive workplace productivity on-farm.
Inside Dairy•16 Jun 2026
•5 min read
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Inside Dairy | Unlocking tech’s potential in our unique dairy landscapeDr Jenny Jago, science partnerships and impact advisor at DairyNZ, says the pasture-based nature of New Zealand’s dairy system sets it apart globally – and should shape how technology is developed and adopted on-farm.
Inside Dairy•16 Jun 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy | Unlocking tech’s potential in our unique dairy landscape
Dr Jenny Jago, science partnerships and impact advisor at DairyNZ, says the pasture-based nature of New Zealand’s dairy system sets it apart globally – and should shape how technology is developed and adopted on-farm.
Inside Dairy•16 Jun 2026
•2 min read
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Waikato - Plan Change 1The Environment Courts final decision landed on 8 June 2026 and, subject to appeals, is the final outcome for Plan Change 1 (PC1) for the Waikato and Waipā catchments, a process that started over a decade ago.
Regulation•4 min read
Waikato - Plan Change 1

The Environment Courts final decision landed on 8 June 2026 and, subject to appeals, is the final outcome for Plan Change 1 (PC1) for the Waikato and Waipā catchments, a process that started over a decade ago.
Regulation•4 min read
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New transition cow care advice and what rumination data can tell us | Ep. 127Get the latest advice on transition cow care, including feeding springers and using rumination data to support better decisions around calving.
Animal
•12 Jun 2026
•43:38 min
New transition cow care advice and what rumination data can tell us | Ep. 127

Get the latest advice on transition cow care, including feeding springers and using rumination data to support better decisions around calving.
Animal
•12 Jun 2026
•43:38 min
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$46m Responsible Dairy investment will supercharge dairy's progressThe Government has announced a significant investment in the dairy sector as part of its Land Use Flexibility package, including funding for a new DairyNZ-led programme called Responsible Dairy.
Media releases•11 Jun 2026
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$46m Responsible Dairy investment will supercharge dairy's progress
The Government has announced a significant investment in the dairy sector as part of its Land Use Flexibility package, including funding for a new DairyNZ-led programme called Responsible Dairy.
Media releases•11 Jun 2026
•3 min read
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Responsible Dairy ProgrammeResponsible Dairy is a programme of co-investment into the long-term resilience of New Zealand dairy that recognises its status as New Zealand’s most valuable export sector.
Research•3 min read
Responsible Dairy Programme

Responsible Dairy is a programme of co-investment into the long-term resilience of New Zealand dairy that recognises its status as New Zealand’s most valuable export sector.
Research•3 min read
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Mastitis basicsMastitis is one of the most common and costly animal health issues on dairy farms. Understanding the basics will help you protect cow health, maintain milk quality, and do your job confidently in the milking shed.
Animal•3 min read
Mastitis basics

Mastitis is one of the most common and costly animal health issues on dairy farms. Understanding the basics will help you protect cow health, maintain milk quality, and do your job confidently in the milking shed.
Animal•3 min read
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DairyNZ economic update: higher milk price but costs adding pressureDairy farmers continue to enjoy record milk prices, improved production and stronger capital values, but increased costs are starting to bite.
Media releases•3 Jun 2026
•2 min read
DairyNZ economic update: higher milk price but costs adding pressure
Dairy farmers continue to enjoy record milk prices, improved production and stronger capital values, but increased costs are starting to bite.
Media releases•3 Jun 2026
•2 min read
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ColostrumProviding the right amount of high-quality colostrum as soon as possible after birth, is the best thing you can do for your calves. High quality colostrum provides energy and important maternal antibodies that help newborn fight disease.
Animal•4 min read
Colostrum

Providing the right amount of high-quality colostrum as soon as possible after birth, is the best thing you can do for your calves. High quality colostrum provides energy and important maternal antibodies that help newborn fight disease.
Animal•4 min read