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Facial eczema (FE) is a disease caused by a toxin from a fungus in pasture, predominantly in late summer and autumn. It can cause liver damage, skin irritation, and a drop in milk production.

The Greenhouse Gas Partnership Farms Project was created to help farmers understand their on-farm options and what impact those actions might have not only for their environmental footprint but on profitability too.

In 2001, the DairyNZ Greenfield Project was established with the audacious goal of turning milking into a background activity on dairy farms.

The Great Futures in Dairying Plan: Great people, great jobs, great workplaces.

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.

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.

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.