Standard Operating Procedures can help ensure all team members, regardless of experience or spoken language, understand expectations. Having each SOP documented visually helps communicate that effectively and they should be regularly reviewed.

The Reducing Sprains and Strains project aims to raise awareness of common injury risks on farm and develop easy-to-implement solutions to reduce these injuries.

Read how, Owl Farm revisits their mating programmes and farm setup to look at how they can improve calf-rearing practices.

Effective team meetings on the farm are vital to keep everyone informed and motivated. Explore how to conduct daily stand-up meetings and weekly meetings to ensure they are structured, purposeful, and suit your team's needs.

A well-designed roster meets both employer and employee needs, while also ensuring there are enough people with the right skills available to complete the work.

Find out how a productive workplace can benefit your farm business and get tips on how to get started.

Workflow management is central to a productive and efficient workplace. Find out how to improve task organisation with your team using a Kanban board.

Sharemilkers are responsible for operating the farm on behalf of the farm owner. They don’t own the land but split milk income and expenses with the owner. There are two types of sharemilking agreements, herd owning and variable order.

Like many sectors in New Zealand, dairy faces the ongoing challenge of attracting and retaining good people. Understanding both what employees are looking for and current labour market trends is essential when creating a job in your business.

Enhance team communication by getting to know the different personalities within your team, leading to a more efficient and productive workplace.

Leasing dairy land refers to an agreement where you (the lessee), pay the farm owner (the lessor) for the use of land, buildings, and infrastructure for dairy farming. The lease payment is a monthly or annual fee that is periodically reviewed.

Equity partnerships in the dairy sector offer opportunities to take an ownership stake in a farm business to accelerate your progression in the sector.

A contract milker is a self-employed farmer, managing the property and paid on a negotiated price per kilogram of milksolids (kgMS) produced. Learn more about the considerations, advantages and skills required for this type of business ownership.

There are several ways time sheeting can be done, from app to paper –based forms. Understand your legal obligations as an employer and how to help your team complete them accurately and on time.