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  • Two women working on a dairy farm, tending to cows and milk production
    InCalf

    A 2-day training course on how to use InCalf's innovative resources and tools to help improve the reproductive performance of dairy herds.

    Support

    3 min read

    InCalf

    Two women working on a dairy farm, tending to cows and milk production

    A 2-day training course on how to use InCalf's innovative resources and tools to help improve the reproductive performance of dairy herds.

    Support

    3 min read

  • Three people talking together in a field
    Environmental, Steve Smith (Southland)

    The AB Lime dairy farm in Winton, Southland, was converted to dairy in 2014 and has excellent infrastructure. The farm operates over 661ha consisting of a 466ha dairy platform, of which 373ha is effective and a further 73ha is in native bush.

    Research

    1 min read

    Environmental, Steve Smith (Southland)

    Three people talking together in a field

    The AB Lime dairy farm in Winton, Southland, was converted to dairy in 2014 and has excellent infrastructure. The farm operates over 661ha consisting of a 466ha dairy platform, of which 373ha is effective and a further 73ha is in native bush.

    Research

    1 min read

  • A grassy field with cows in it
    Environmental, George Moss (Taupo)

    Tokoroa Pastoral Ltd is 70ha of Taupo deep sand soil type, milking 175 cows (2.6 cows/ha). The farm operates at system 2, with 7% of the annual feed supply brought onto the farm.

    Research

    2 min read

    Environmental, George Moss (Taupo)

    A grassy field with cows in it

    Tokoroa Pastoral Ltd is 70ha of Taupo deep sand soil type, milking 175 cows (2.6 cows/ha). The farm operates at system 2, with 7% of the annual feed supply brought onto the farm.

    Research

    2 min read

  • Two individuals beside the waterways
    Climate Change Ambassadors

    The Climate Change Ambassadors are an important part of helping dairy farmers and our farming communities understand how they can make environmental improvements on their farms.

    Support

    5 min read

    Climate Change Ambassadors

    Two individuals beside the waterways

    The Climate Change Ambassadors are an important part of helping dairy farmers and our farming communities understand how they can make environmental improvements on their farms.

    Support

    5 min read

  • A herd of cows in a field
    Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Parekarangi Trust

    Parekarangi Trust Farm, Rotorua, straddles the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions and comprises a dairy and dry stock unit. The farm became a monitor farm in 2016.

    Research

    2 min read

    Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Parekarangi Trust

    A herd of cows in a field

    Parekarangi Trust Farm, Rotorua, straddles the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions and comprises a dairy and dry stock unit. The farm became a monitor farm in 2016.

    Research

    2 min read

  • 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 wide stable for cows
    Frontier Farms

    Frontier Farms is a research project launched in 2021 that aims to keep New Zealand dairying ahead of our global competitors.

    Research

    6 min read

    Frontier Farms

    A wide stable for cows

    Frontier Farms is a research project launched in 2021 that aims to keep New Zealand dairying ahead of our global competitors.

    Research

    6 min read

  • A DairyNZ research farm technician standing in a paddock holding a bag of plantain
    Scott Farm

    Welcome to DairyNZ's Scott Farm, home to research on effective farming systems for dairy farmers, with particular relevance for pasture-based Waikato farming.

    Research

    4 min read

    Scott Farm

    A DairyNZ research farm technician standing in a paddock holding a bag of plantain

    Welcome to DairyNZ's Scott Farm, home to research on effective farming systems for dairy farmers, with particular relevance for pasture-based Waikato farming.

    Research

    4 min read

  • a greed field of grass
    Environmental, Jon and Birgit Pemberton (Southland)

    Jon and Birgit Pemberton are owner-operators of a 139ha farm in Brydone, milking approximately 400 cows producing 560 kg MS/cow through a 28-aside herringbone dairy with in-shed feeding. They supply milk to Open Country Dairy.

    Research

    3 min read

    Environmental, Jon and Birgit Pemberton (Southland)

    a greed field of grass

    Jon and Birgit Pemberton are owner-operators of a 139ha farm in Brydone, milking approximately 400 cows producing 560 kg MS/cow through a 28-aside herringbone dairy with in-shed feeding. They supply milk to Open Country Dairy.

    Research

    3 min read

  • Northland Research (1)
    Northland Research

    DairyNZ works with Northland dairy farmers on a range of projects to ensure regionally-relevant information is available and farmers have access to forums to discuss issues unique to Northland.

    Research

    1 min read

    Northland Research

    Northland Research (1)

    DairyNZ works with Northland dairy farmers on a range of projects to ensure regionally-relevant information is available and farmers have access to forums to discuss issues unique to Northland.

    Research

    1 min read

  • Dairy farmer Luke Templeton in a paddock with a dairy cow on his Southland farm
    Managing sick cows

    The sooner you spot and treat sick and lame cows, the better. Learn how to identify, separate and care for sick and problem cows, about marking and recording systems, and the most common cow diseases. 

    Animal

    3 min read

    Managing sick cows

    Dairy farmer Luke Templeton in a paddock with a dairy cow on his Southland farm

    The sooner you spot and treat sick and lame cows, the better. Learn how to identify, separate and care for sick and problem cows, about marking and recording systems, and the most common cow diseases. 

    Animal

    3 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

  • Two men in a field
    Environmental, Terry Kilday (Canterbury)

    Willsden is one of four dairy farms in the Camden Group plus support blocks. Willsden runs cross-bred cows with a stocking rate of 3.5 cows/ha, producing around 1550kg MS/ha.

    Research

    2 min read

    Environmental, Terry Kilday (Canterbury)

    Two men in a field

    Willsden is one of four dairy farms in the Camden Group plus support blocks. Willsden runs cross-bred cows with a stocking rate of 3.5 cows/ha, producing around 1550kg MS/ha.

    Research

    2 min read

  • A group of cows drinking water in a well
    Better Genetics for Cow Longevity

    DairyNZ is partnering in research aimed at developing a new cow survival and longevity trait. This trait will provide greater focus on general robustness and good health, as DairyNZ senior scientist Claire Phyn explains.

    Research

    2 min read

    Better Genetics for Cow Longevity

    A group of cows drinking water in a well

    DairyNZ is partnering in research aimed at developing a new cow survival and longevity trait. This trait will provide greater focus on general robustness and good health, as DairyNZ senior scientist Claire Phyn explains.

    Research

    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

  • Owl Farm (1)
    Environmental, Owl Farm (Waikato)

    Owl Farm, owned by St Peters School in Cambridge, is a demonstration farm run for the benefit of the school, the students, the local community, and the dairy sector.

    Research

    2 min read

    Environmental, Owl Farm (Waikato)

    Owl Farm (1)

    Owl Farm, owned by St Peters School in Cambridge, is a demonstration farm run for the benefit of the school, the students, the local community, and the dairy sector.

    Research

    2 min read

  • Jersey cows bulling in a grass paddock
    Cow Reproduction and Mating Overview

    Dairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Cow Reproduction and Mating Overview

    Jersey cows bulling in a grass paddock

    Dairy cow fertility is essential to every dairy business being productive. It is important to consider areas to focus on, in order to maximise the herd's reproductive performance.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • A wide farm landscape
    Regenerative Agriculture

    A Ngāi Tahu-led regenerative agriculture project that aims to develop a future-proof dairy farm system that incorporates mātauranga Māori.

    Research

    2 min read

    Regenerative Agriculture

    A wide farm landscape

    A Ngāi Tahu-led regenerative agriculture project that aims to develop a future-proof dairy farm system that incorporates mātauranga Māori.

    Research

    2 min read

  • Duncan And Anne Marie Wells Taieri 950X535
    Budgeting, Anne-Marie and Duncan Wells (South Otago)

    Huntly Road Dairies Ltd, an equity Partnership operated by Duncan & Anne-Marie Wells is a high-performing farm, with strong governance and supported by attention to detail, both on the farm and in the office.

    Research

    12 min read

    Budgeting, Anne-Marie and Duncan Wells (South Otago)

    Duncan And Anne Marie Wells Taieri 950X535

    Huntly Road Dairies Ltd, an equity Partnership operated by Duncan & Anne-Marie Wells is a high-performing farm, with strong governance and supported by attention to detail, both on the farm and in the office.

    Research

    12 min read

  • A man sitting down holding a mug
    Once-a-day Milking, Leo and Rebecca Vollebregt (Wairarapa)

    Leo Vollebregt wanted a thriving dairy farm, but faced challenges with staff retention and cow health. Then, he had an insight during a 2007 trip to Canterbury.

    Research

    7 min read

    Once-a-day Milking, Leo and Rebecca Vollebregt (Wairarapa)

    A man sitting down holding a mug

    Leo Vollebregt wanted a thriving dairy farm, but faced challenges with staff retention and cow health. Then, he had an insight during a 2007 trip to Canterbury.

    Research

    7 min read