Understanding and managing biological emissions is crucial to meet government targets and market demands. Learn more about these emissions and the importance of managing them effectively.

Reducing biological greenhouse gas emissions on-farm is achievable, and many solutions have co-benefits across the entire farm system. DairyNZ is identifying options to reduce emissions, improve farm system efficiency, and strengthen profitability.

You care for your cows, but what happens once they leave the farm? In this episode, Dr. Stacey Hendriks and Penny Timmer-Arends share three key steps to help cull cows travel well. Tune in for tips to ensure a smoother journey beyond the farm gate.

Improving energy efficiency on your dairy farm can lower costs, extend equipment life, and reduce emissions. You can build a more sustainable and cost-effective operation by understanding where energy is used and making smart changes.

Regular pasture assessment on your dairy farm helps you manage your feed, plan grazing, and detect surpluses or deficits in pasture.

Average pasture cover is the measure of the quantity of pasture on the farm. Having average pasture cover targets for the farm at key times of the year is important for managing pasture supply and demand.

The purpose of allocating pasture accurately is to optimise both animal performance and pasture eaten per hectare.

The Government is reviewing New Zealand’s gene technology rules. Greater access to these technologies in the future presents both opportunities and risks for the dairy sector.

Submissions are a great way for farmers to have their say and get involved. This page explains the 5 stages of the consultation process, how to write a submission to a local authority, and where to get support.

Area Manager - Northern Taranaki

The national agricultural intensification rules were revoked on 1 January 2025 and are no longer relevant.