These experts provide specialised advice to dairy farmers, aiming to enhance herd health and optimize farm productivity. Find a trusted advisor near you.

With farm business viability top of mind and soils still very wet around the country, what are some steps you can take to make sure you’re spending your fertiliser dollar wisely?

As an industry-good organisation, we apply our strong engine of dairy science to help drive productivity, strengthen farm systems and compete on sustainability.

From business planning to milking performance, we have a range of useful tools to support farmers, all backed by science and research.

Delivered by DairyNZ experts or our preferred partners, workshops and programmes are designed for all levels and across a variety of topics to grow your skill and knowledge.

The latest DairyNZ media releases, articles and project updates.

Get the latest advice and find out about ways to manage biosecurity on your farm.

Biosecurity is about reducing the risk of diseases, weeds or pests entering, spreading or leaving your farm.

Milking is the largest labour requirement on a dairy farm and the timing of milking defines the whole structure of the day. Changing milking intervals is one way to reduce work hours and/or increase flexibility to improve workplace attractiveness.

Discover how rotary milking systems improve efficiency on New Zealand dairy farms. Learn about MaxT (Maximum Milking Time), practical tips, and strategies to optimise milking performance and herd health.

With more than 12,000 farm businesses employing over 30,000 people on farm we have career opportunities a plenty!

A productive workplace is about getting things done on the farm efficiently to meet the needs of the business and the people. All the resources and tools to help you create a productive workplace are here.

This section covers everything you need to know about management, from setting clear farm goals to motivating, managing and retaining staff.