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Modelling Environmental Farm System ChangeWe know there is no 'one size fits all' approach when it comes to achieving improved environmental outcomes, so we have partnered with four farms across the region to better understand their environmental and financial performance and identify.
Research•1 min read
Modelling Environmental Farm System Change
We know there is no 'one size fits all' approach when it comes to achieving improved environmental outcomes, so we have partnered with four farms across the region to better understand their environmental and financial performance and identify.
Research•1 min read
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Plantain for production and environmental wins | Ep. 20How effective is plantain at both reducing nitrate leaching and helping to fill the feed supply in warmer months?
Feed
•16 Feb 2022
•32:05 min
Plantain for production and environmental wins | Ep. 20
How effective is plantain at both reducing nitrate leaching and helping to fill the feed supply in warmer months?
Feed
•16 Feb 2022
•32:05 min
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Plantain and Environment, Johan and Kylie van Ras (Te Puninga)Johan and Kylie are also mindful of their bottom line and this page looks at the link between the operating profit and environmental footprint of Waiorongomai Valley Farm and how that compares with other dairy farms in the Waikato region.
Research•8 min read
Plantain and Environment, Johan and Kylie van Ras (Te Puninga)
Johan and Kylie are also mindful of their bottom line and this page looks at the link between the operating profit and environmental footprint of Waiorongomai Valley Farm and how that compares with other dairy farms in the Waikato region.
Research•8 min read
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DairyNZ submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills 2026
DairyNZ's submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills is available to read here.
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•Regulations
•DairyNZ submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills 2026
DairyNZ's submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills is available to read here.
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Reducing your environmental footprint
Evidence-based strategies to optimise your farm system, while maintaining productivity and profitability.
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•Climate
•Reducing your environmental footprint
Evidence-based strategies to optimise your farm system, while maintaining productivity and profitability.
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•Climate
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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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•Environment
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Submission to the Environment Committee on the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill
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•Regulations
•Submission to the Environment Committee on the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill
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•Regulations
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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 Environment Select Committee re Fast-Track Approvals Bill (April 2024)
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•Regulations
•DairyNZ Submission to the Environment Select Committee re Fast-Track Approvals Bill (April 2024)
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Joint letter to Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment on Target Review Oct 2023
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•Regulations
•Joint letter to Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment on Target Review Oct 2023
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Sustainable Dairying Annual Report - Protecting Our Environment
Sets out the dairy sector’s new goals and actions to improve waterways and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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•Climate
•Sustainable Dairying Annual Report - Protecting Our Environment
Sets out the dairy sector’s new goals and actions to improve waterways and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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•Climate
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Reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria - Smartsamm Technote 1
How to reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria
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•Mastitis
•Reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria - Smartsamm Technote 1
How to reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria
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•Mastitis
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Plantain helping farmers to achieve environmental targets
Once considered a weed, a modern plantain cultivar is showing promise for reducing nitrate leaching and greenhouse gas emissions.
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•Research
•Plantain helping farmers to achieve environmental targets
Once considered a weed, a modern plantain cultivar is showing promise for reducing nitrate leaching and greenhouse gas emissions.
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•Research
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DairyNZ submission on the Natural and Built Environmental Bill - Resource management reform (February 2023)
DairyNZ submission to the Parliamentary Environment Select Committee on the Natural and Built Environment Bill (NBEA) in Feb 2023
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•Regulations
•DairyNZ submission on the Natural and Built Environmental Bill - Resource management reform (February 2023)
DairyNZ submission to the Parliamentary Environment Select Committee on the Natural and Built Environment Bill (NBEA) in Feb 2023
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•Regulations
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Smartsamm Guideline 01 - Reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria
Reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria
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•Mastitis
•Smartsamm Guideline 01 - Reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria
Reduce exposure to environmental mastitis bacteria
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•Mastitis
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Waste managementRecycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste – reducing the negative effects on the environment and health risks for both people and animals.
Waste management
Recycling, collection and safe disposal services are a responsible way to deal with farm waste – reducing the negative effects on the environment and health risks for both people and animals.
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Nutrients and contaminantsBeing prepared for the future means 'knowing your numbers' in relation to both profit and environmental performance indicators to give clarity on potential adaption required for your farm system.
Nutrients and contaminants
Being prepared for the future means 'knowing your numbers' in relation to both profit and environmental performance indicators to give clarity on potential adaption required for your farm system.
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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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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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Types of mastitisMastitis generally falls into two categories: environmental and contagious. Good milking routine, teat spray and hygiene reduce contagious spread. Clean, well-managed sheds, dry bedding and managing cow traffic help minimise environmental exposure.
Animal•3 min read
Types of mastitis
Mastitis generally falls into two categories: environmental and contagious. Good milking routine, teat spray and hygiene reduce contagious spread. Clean, well-managed sheds, dry bedding and managing cow traffic help minimise environmental exposure.
Animal•3 min read
