Total results 191
Total results 191
Search results for "Feedbase research"
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How fodder beet’s use has evolved based on farm experiences and research findings | Ep. 31Fodder beet offers many benefits as an alternative crop to brassicas, but it also presents risks and challenges. So, what can we learn from recent research about how to deal with those risks and challenges?
Feed
•24 Aug 2022
•36:02 min
How fodder beet’s use has evolved based on farm experiences and research findings | Ep. 31
Fodder beet offers many benefits as an alternative crop to brassicas, but it also presents risks and challenges. So, what can we learn from recent research about how to deal with those risks and challenges?
Feed
•24 Aug 2022
•36:02 min
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Flexible milking case study and research | Ep. 19
What prompted the Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm’s move to full-season 10-in-7 milking? And what impact has it had on animal health, fertility, production and staff wellbeing?
Milking
•02 Feb 2022
•39:54 min
Flexible milking case study and research | Ep. 19
What prompted the Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm’s move to full-season 10-in-7 milking? And what impact has it had on animal health, fertility, production and staff wellbeing?
Milking
•02 Feb 2022
•39:54 min
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Waikato Research Reveals Benefits Of Using Catch Crops
Using a catch crop can reduce a farm’s nutrient footprint and increase homegrown feed yield.
Resources
•Environment
•Waikato Research Reveals Benefits Of Using Catch Crops
Using a catch crop can reduce a farm’s nutrient footprint and increase homegrown feed yield.
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Short Rotation Rye Grass: P21 Research Trial
Trial results on using short-rotation ryegrass to improve matching spring-pasture supply with cow feed demand.
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•Feed
•Short Rotation Rye Grass: P21 Research Trial
Trial results on using short-rotation ryegrass to improve matching spring-pasture supply with cow feed demand.
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Management guidelines for reducing nitrogen fertiliser use: an approach to reduce nitrate leaching from Dairy systems - research summary
This document summarises three trials that decreased Nitrogen (N) fertiliser inputs.
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•Environment
•Management guidelines for reducing nitrogen fertiliser use: an approach to reduce nitrate leaching from Dairy systems - research summary
This document summarises three trials that decreased Nitrogen (N) fertiliser inputs.
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•Environment
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Making Gains Through Research
Look at two key research programmes for reduce nitrate leaching losses by 20 percent by delivering proven and profitable pasture.
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•Environment
•Making Gains Through Research
Look at two key research programmes for reduce nitrate leaching losses by 20 percent by delivering proven and profitable pasture.
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•Environment
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Rural Professional HubThe hub is the go-to resource for rural professionals supporting New Zealand’s dairy sector. You’ll find up-to-date tools, research, and insights tailored to help you work with farmers to make informed decisions.
Rural Professional Hub
The hub is the go-to resource for rural professionals supporting New Zealand’s dairy sector. You’ll find up-to-date tools, research, and insights tailored to help you work with farmers to make informed decisions.
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David Burger
Chief Science and Innovation Officer
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Flexible Milking ProjectLooking for information on milking three times in two days? This research programme will investigate the human, animal and pasture response to milking three times in two days (3-in-2).
Research•3 min read
Flexible Milking Project
Looking for information on milking three times in two days? This research programme will investigate the human, animal and pasture response to milking three times in two days (3-in-2).
Research•3 min read
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Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practicesAnalysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
Positive freshwater results delivered by good farming practicesAnalysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Media releases•4 May 2026
•4 min read
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Inside Dairy - What makes a contract milking agreement work?New DairyNZ research, shared at recent joint events with Federated Farmers and FMG, highlights the key factors behind successful contract milking partnerships - and why getting them right matters.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•3 min read
Inside Dairy - What makes a contract milking agreement work?New DairyNZ research, shared at recent joint events with Federated Farmers and FMG, highlights the key factors behind successful contract milking partnerships - and why getting them right matters.
Inside Dairy•3 Mar 2026
•3 min read
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Costs of feeding supplement for additional milk productionUnderstand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
Costs of feeding supplement for additional milk production
Understand the additional cost of feeding supplements for extra milk production. Read more on the research to learn how marginal milk costs compare to milk price and profitability.
Research•6 min read
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In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearablesBetter decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
In 10 | How we’re rethinking cow wellbeing with wearables
Better decisions start with better data. Hear how DairyNZ research using wearables is paving the way for practical solutions to improve cow comfort and productivity on your farm.
Animal
•03 Dec 2025
•11:19 min
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Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Cow care helps set New Zealand dairy apartAnimal wellbeing is in the spotlight, and DairyNZ is drawing on new research to show how our pasture-based farms measure up worldwide.
Inside Dairy•1 Dec 2025
•4 min read
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Emissions4PastureDairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.
Research•4 min read
Emissions4Pasture
DairyNZ and Irish research partners are working together to quantify methane emissions from dairy cows in pasture-based systems in this four-year programme.
Research•4 min read
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Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113
How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.
Animal
•19 Nov 2025
•35:45 min
Cow wellbeing at the leading edge | Ep. 113
How are farmers helping to shape DairyNZ’s animal care research and why does it matter for our global competitiveness? Penny Timmer-Arends and Dr Stacey Hendriks explain market expectations and the key factors influencing cow comfort.
Animal
•19 Nov 2025
•35:45 min
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Inside Dairy - Where today's questions become tomorrow's toolsLye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.
Inside Dairy•3 Nov 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Where today's questions become tomorrow's toolsLye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.
Inside Dairy•3 Nov 2025
•4 min read
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Our policy and advocacy work for farmersWe use our credible science and research to advocate for evidence-based policy-making, to support our farmers on the issues that matter most. This is an important part of our work at DairyNZ to ensure dairy farmer voices are heard.
Regulation•8 min read
Our policy and advocacy work for farmers
We use our credible science and research to advocate for evidence-based policy-making, to support our farmers on the issues that matter most. This is an important part of our work at DairyNZ to ensure dairy farmer voices are heard.
Regulation•8 min read
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Stu Morgan
Science Support Manager
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Mancoba Mangwe
Scientist
