Homegrown feed is one of the strongest drivers of profitable, resilient dairy farm systems in New Zealand. Lifting the amount of pasture and crop grown and eaten can improve operating profit per hectare and help reduce emissions intensity.

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Plantain is a grazing herb that grows well across New Zealand and fits easily into most pasture-based farm systems. It can be managed on a similar rotation to perennial ryegrass and works alongside other pasture species.

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).

Let your passion for te ao Māori and te taiao thrive at DairyNZ. Gain valuable industry insight, practical experience, and tuakana/teina mentoring.

Animal welfare goes beyond just daily care for animals on farm . It means adhering to standards set out by the Animal Welfare Act and welfare codes, and meeting consumer and market expectations.

One year into the Resilient Pastures Programme, hear what scientists and farmers are learning so far, the early insights emerging from the work, and what it could mean for future pasture decisions on your farm.

DairyBase is working with industry partners so you can share existing farm data directly with DairyBase. This means less double entry and more time back in your day.

An intro into the roles on a dairy farm, where to find the right role for you, understanding what you need in a job and how you can progress your career in dairy.

Working on a dairy farm is a great job and lifestyle choice for many. Before diving in it's good to know what a career in dairying could look like and understand whether it's the best fit for you.

What farmers are asking for ahead of the 2026 General Election, and how those needs have shaped DairyNZ’s six priorities for practical, evidence-backed policy that supports sustainable growth.

A 2024/25 study of 10 New Zealand dairy farms explored how tech, milking frequency, and people management boost productivity. See the impact on performance, expenses, and task efficiency via seasonal comparisons across the farms.

Foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease isn’t in New Zealand, but overseas travel can bring risk closer to the farm gate. Learn what to ask visitors, what to check, and the simple biosecurity steps that can help protect your herd, team and business.