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  • A wide field with a big irrigation system
    Environmental, Campbell Tait (Canterbury)

    Tait Family Trust is an intergenerational family-owned dairy business. The home farm (275ha total) is located in Lowcliffe, Ashburton and produces around 1,601kg MS/ha, 513kg MS/cow operating a system four production system.

    Research

    2 min read

    Environmental, Campbell Tait (Canterbury)

    A wide field with a big irrigation system

    Tait Family Trust is an intergenerational family-owned dairy business. The home farm (275ha total) is located in Lowcliffe, Ashburton and produces around 1,601kg MS/ha, 513kg MS/cow operating a system four production system.

    Research

    2 min read

  • A person holding a plant to be used for riparian planting
    Footprint reduction

    Being prepared for the future of your dairy farm means understanding four key numbers that show how ready your business is for what's ahead. These numbers include operating profit per hectare, debt-to-asset ratio, and tonnes of methane.

    Environment

    2 min read

    Footprint reduction

    A person holding a plant to be used for riparian planting

    Being prepared for the future of your dairy farm means understanding four key numbers that show how ready your business is for what's ahead. These numbers include operating profit per hectare, debt-to-asset ratio, and tonnes of methane.

    Environment

    2 min read

  • Dairynz 1027
    NZIPIM

    The NZIPIM Certified Dairy Farm Systems Consultants focus on identifying risks and opportunities on farms through a whole farm systems approach, providing tailored recommendations.

    Support

    1 min read

    NZIPIM

    Dairynz 1027

    The NZIPIM Certified Dairy Farm Systems Consultants focus on identifying risks and opportunities on farms through a whole farm systems approach, providing tailored recommendations.

    Support

    1 min read

  • Nathan Nelson 2019 450Sq
    Nathan Nelson

    Senior Area Manager - Western Southland

    Nathan Nelson

    Nathan Nelson 2019 450Sq

    Senior Area Manager - Western Southland

  • Frank Portegys 1500X1867
    Frank Portegys

    Regional Delivery Lead

    Frank Portegys

    Frank Portegys 1500X1867

    Regional Delivery Lead

  • Ross Bishop 2019 450Sq
    Ross Bishop

    Senior Area Manager - Hurunui and Kaikoura

    Ross Bishop

    Ross Bishop 2019 450Sq

    Senior Area Manager - Hurunui and Kaikoura

  • Steph Gudgeon 2025
    Stephanie Gudgeon

    Area Manager - South Waikato and Lower Waipa

    Stephanie Gudgeon

    Steph Gudgeon 2025

    Area Manager - South Waikato and Lower Waipa

  • Heather Donaldson, DairyNZ Area Manager for Mid-Canterbury
    Heather Donaldson

    Senior Area Manager - Mid-Canterbury

    Heather Donaldson

    Heather Donaldson, DairyNZ Area Manager for Mid-Canterbury

    Senior Area Manager - Mid-Canterbury

  • Steve Canton 2015 450Sq
    Stephen Canton

    Senior Area Manager - North East Waikato

    Stephen Canton

    Steve Canton 2015 450Sq

    Senior Area Manager - North East Waikato

  • Mark Laurence 2024
    Mark Laurence

    Regional Manager - Lower North Island

    Mark Laurence

    Mark Laurence 2024

    Regional Manager - Lower North Island

  • Get Connected OG Image 1200X630
    Get connected

    As a New Zealand dairy farmer, you've got access to the best and most comprehensive farm systems intel – built over generations and backed by DairyNZ research. Get connected to make the most of the country’s best dairy farming intel.

    Get connected

    Get Connected OG Image 1200X630

    As a New Zealand dairy farmer, you've got access to the best and most comprehensive farm systems intel – built over generations and backed by DairyNZ research. Get connected to make the most of the country’s best dairy farming intel.

  • Jenny Jago Dec 2025 1000SQ
    Jenny Jago

    Science Partnerships and Impact Advisor

    Jenny Jago

    Jenny Jago Dec 2025 1000SQ

    Science Partnerships and Impact Advisor

  • DairyNZ staff and dairy farmers walking down a fenced track surrounded by paddocks and trees
    About Us

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

    About Us

    DairyNZ staff and dairy farmers walking down a fenced track surrounded by paddocks and trees

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

  • Three people are walking
    Advocacy

    DairyNZ is working to make sure dairy farmer voices are heard. Find out more and read DairyNZ submissions on New Zealand government bills here.

    Advocacy

    Three people are walking

    DairyNZ is working to make sure dairy farmer voices are heard. Find out more and read DairyNZ submissions on New Zealand government bills here.

  • A dairy farm worker wearing a waterproof apron, washing down a rotary dairy using a hose pipe after milking
    Rotary system

    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.

    Rotary system

    A dairy farm worker wearing a waterproof apron, washing down a rotary dairy using a hose pipe after milking

    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.

  • A male prepping rows of cows for milking process
    Herringbone System

    There’s room to save time in almost all herringbone dairies, the key to improving efficiency is to use a consistent milking routine for all milkers.

    Herringbone System

    A male prepping rows of cows for milking process

    There’s room to save time in almost all herringbone dairies, the key to improving efficiency is to use a consistent milking routine for all milkers.

  • Workplace Accord POD
    Building a great team

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

    Building a great team

    Workplace Accord POD

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

  • New Zealand paddock of grass
    Fertiliser

    Managing fertiliser application and rates effectively is critical to a productive dairy farm. This section covers how you can use fertilisers efficiently while minimising environmental impacts.

    Fertiliser

    New Zealand paddock of grass

    Managing fertiliser application and rates effectively is critical to a productive dairy farm. This section covers how you can use fertilisers efficiently while minimising environmental impacts.

  • A group of dairy cows grazing on a sloped grass paddock
    Fundamentals

    Learn how pasture-based dairy farming can boost your profits by effectively managing your pasture and cows. Prioritising pasture can lead to great rewards for farmers.

    Fundamentals

    A group of dairy cows grazing on a sloped grass paddock

    Learn how pasture-based dairy farming can boost your profits by effectively managing your pasture and cows. Prioritising pasture can lead to great rewards for farmers.

  • Aerial photo of a stream running through a dairy farm with riparian planting along the edges
    Climate

    This section will help you understand the latest Government decisions and announcements in the climate change space and how the sector is responding.

    Climate

    Aerial photo of a stream running through a dairy farm with riparian planting along the edges

    This section will help you understand the latest Government decisions and announcements in the climate change space and how the sector is responding.