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  • History Of Your Levy Investment Listing Summary Image
    History of your levy investment

    Since 2007, DairyNZ has invested your milksolids levy into scientific research that delivers a range of solutions to use on-farm, and allows us to advocate for farmers on the issues that matter.

    History of your levy investment

    History Of Your Levy Investment Listing Summary Image

    Since 2007, DairyNZ has invested your milksolids levy into scientific research that delivers a range of solutions to use on-farm, and allows us to advocate for farmers on the issues that matter.

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    Summer yarns: Contract milking 101 | Bonus episode

    In this Talking Dairy summer yarns bonus episode, we revisit Contract Milking 101 with Brendon Attrill and Rachael Foy. They discuss what it takes to set yourself up for success in contract milking.

    Business

    22 Jan 2025

    12:10 min

    Summer yarns: Contract milking 101 | Bonus episode

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    In this Talking Dairy summer yarns bonus episode, we revisit Contract Milking 101 with Brendon Attrill and Rachael Foy. They discuss what it takes to set yourself up for success in contract milking.

    Business

    22 Jan 2025

    12:10 min

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    Cereals

    Cereal crops, including barley, oats, ryecorn, and triticale, play varied roles in dairy farming. Barley, sown either in autumn or spring, matures quicker than wheat or triticale and provides winter feed.

    Feed

    2 min read

    Cereals

    Green cereal oat

    Cereal crops, including barley, oats, ryecorn, and triticale, play varied roles in dairy farming. Barley, sown either in autumn or spring, matures quicker than wheat or triticale and provides winter feed.

    Feed

    2 min read

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    Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episode

    In this first of three short summer yarns bonus episodes, we revisit the inspiring story of Emma Walton, a young contract milker from Waikato. Emma shares how dairy farming saved her life and gave her purpose and strength.

    People

    23 Dec 2024

    11:24 min

    Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episode

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    In this first of three short summer yarns bonus episodes, we revisit the inspiring story of Emma Walton, a young contract milker from Waikato. Emma shares how dairy farming saved her life and gave her purpose and strength.

    People

    23 Dec 2024

    11:24 min

  • Dairy cows in a New Zealand paddock near a fence
    Opportunity for more integration crucial for biosecurity says DairyNZ

    DairyNZ is calling for a more integrated and sustainably funded biosecurity system as part of changes to the Biosecurity Act 1993.

    Media releases

    16 Dec 2024

    1 min read

    Opportunity for more integration crucial for biosecurity says DairyNZ
    Dairy cows in a New Zealand paddock near a fence

    DairyNZ is calling for a more integrated and sustainably funded biosecurity system as part of changes to the Biosecurity Act 1993.

    Media releases

    16 Dec 2024

    1 min read

  • Autumn Smarts Banner Overlay Image
    Autumn Smarts

    Browse through our autumn tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.

    Autumn Smarts

    Autumn Smarts Banner Overlay Image

    Browse through our autumn tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    Choosing the right supplements for your situation | Ep. 91

    What’s your plan when pasture growth slows or a dry spell hits? In this episode, DairyNZ’s Mark Williams and farmer Enda Hawe share how to choose the right supplements, use tools like the Supplement Price Calculator, and plan to avoid feed shortages.

    Feed

    11 Dec 2024

    31:01 min

    Choosing the right supplements for your situation | Ep. 91

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    What’s your plan when pasture growth slows or a dry spell hits? In this episode, DairyNZ’s Mark Williams and farmer Enda Hawe share how to choose the right supplements, use tools like the Supplement Price Calculator, and plan to avoid feed shortages.

    Feed

    11 Dec 2024

    31:01 min

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    Aaron Stafford

    Head of Regional Teams

    Aaron Stafford

    Aaron Stafford 1000X1230px

    Head of Regional Teams

  • Dairy cows eating plantain as part of New Zealand research investigating low nitrogen options.
    Review confirms plantain is a useful tool to reduce nitrate leaching

    An independent review of DairyNZ’s plantain research programme shows it is on track to achieve its objectives, while the use of plantain to reduce Nitrate leaching is being backed up by farmers and regulators.

    Media releases

    2 Dec 2024

    2 min read

    Review confirms plantain is a useful tool to reduce nitrate leaching
    Dairy cows eating plantain as part of New Zealand research investigating low nitrogen options.

    An independent review of DairyNZ’s plantain research programme shows it is on track to achieve its objectives, while the use of plantain to reduce Nitrate leaching is being backed up by farmers and regulators.

    Media releases

    2 Dec 2024

    2 min read

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    Bill Hamilton

    Area Manager - North Whangārei and Far North

    Bill Hamilton

    Bill Hamilton 2000Wide

    Area Manager - North Whangārei and Far North

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    How to stop lameness in its tracks | Ep. 89

    What’s the real cost of lameness and what can we do to stop it? In this episode, Winston Mason and Frank Portegys cover the common causes, the direct and indirect costs, and the most effective strategies for reducing its impact.

    Animal

    13 Nov 2024

    33:36 min

    How to stop lameness in its tracks | Ep. 89

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    What’s the real cost of lameness and what can we do to stop it? In this episode, Winston Mason and Frank Portegys cover the common causes, the direct and indirect costs, and the most effective strategies for reducing its impact.

    Animal

    13 Nov 2024

    33:36 min

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    Mario Fernandez

    Principal Economist

    Mario Fernandez

    Mario Fernandez 23Feb23 1125X1500

    Principal Economist

  • Dairy cows in a New Zealand paddock near a fence
    Biosecurity Act consultation

    The Ministry for Primary Industries has developed a range of policy proposals to strengthen the biosecurity system and modernise the Biosecurity Act 1993.

    Regulation

    2 min read

    Biosecurity Act consultation

    Dairy cows in a New Zealand paddock near a fence

    The Ministry for Primary Industries has developed a range of policy proposals to strengthen the biosecurity system and modernise the Biosecurity Act 1993.

    Regulation

    2 min read

  • Herd Testing Meters 1500X1000
    Improved dairy herd testing standards

    A revision of the industry-led Dairy Herd Testing Standard is helping to keep pace with national farming practice changes and technological advances, to better support genetic gain in New Zealand.

    Media releases

    6 Nov 2024

    1 min read

    Improved dairy herd testing standards
    Herd Testing Meters 1500X1000

    A revision of the industry-led Dairy Herd Testing Standard is helping to keep pace with national farming practice changes and technological advances, to better support genetic gain in New Zealand.

    Media releases

    6 Nov 2024

    1 min read

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    OSPRI shareholder update

    As shareholders of OSPRI, we want to update you on the steps we have taken, with the support of MPI, to strengthen OSPRI’s capability and governance following significant issues with an intended major technology upgrade.

    Media releases

    1 Nov 2024

    1 min read

    OSPRI shareholder update
    Placeholder Image

    As shareholders of OSPRI, we want to update you on the steps we have taken, with the support of MPI, to strengthen OSPRI’s capability and governance following significant issues with an intended major technology upgrade.

    Media releases

    1 Nov 2024

    1 min read

  • Female farm assistant on a quad bike with dairy cows in the background
    Postgraduate scholarships

    DairyNZ awards postgraduate scholarships to enthusiastic future dairy scientists. Scholarship recipients are mentored and supported to grow their networks with dairy specialists.

    Support

    3 min read

    Postgraduate scholarships

    Female farm assistant on a quad bike with dairy cows in the background

    DairyNZ awards postgraduate scholarships to enthusiastic future dairy scientists. Scholarship recipients are mentored and supported to grow their networks with dairy specialists.

    Support

    3 min read

  • Inside Dairy Nov To Jan 2025 Hammond Farm 1500X1000
    Inside Dairy: Putting theory into practice

    Hamish and Rachel Hammond transitioned from university to contract milking right after graduation, quickly developing a passion for farming that led to their current role as 50:50 sharemilkers on Hamish’s family farm in Wairarapa.

    Inside Dairy

    25 Oct 2024

    4 min read

    Inside Dairy: Putting theory into practice
    Inside Dairy Nov To Jan 2025 Hammond Farm 1500X1000

    Hamish and Rachel Hammond transitioned from university to contract milking right after graduation, quickly developing a passion for farming that led to their current role as 50:50 sharemilkers on Hamish’s family farm in Wairarapa.

    Inside Dairy

    25 Oct 2024

    4 min read

  • Inside Dairy Nov Jan 2025 Julie And Brian Pirie 1500X1000
    Inside Dairy: Youngsters help youngsters to thrive

    On their Hauraki Plains farm, Brian and Julie Pirie are passing on their love of dairy farming to a whole new generation, calf by calf.

    Inside Dairy

    25 Oct 2024

    4 min read

    Inside Dairy: Youngsters help youngsters to thrive
    Inside Dairy Nov Jan 2025 Julie And Brian Pirie 1500X1000

    On their Hauraki Plains farm, Brian and Julie Pirie are passing on their love of dairy farming to a whole new generation, calf by calf.

    Inside Dairy

    25 Oct 2024

    4 min read

  • New Zealand dairy cows waiting in the holding yard to go into the farm dairy to be milked.
    Inside Dairy: There’s strength in flexibility

    Adjusting milking frequency according to changing conditions and your team’s needs can make for greater workplace fulfilment and better staff retention.

    Inside Dairy

    25 Oct 2024

    2 min read

    Inside Dairy: There’s strength in flexibility
    New Zealand dairy cows waiting in the holding yard to go into the farm dairy to be milked.

    Adjusting milking frequency according to changing conditions and your team’s needs can make for greater workplace fulfilment and better staff retention.

    Inside Dairy

    25 Oct 2024

    2 min read

  • Inside Dairy Context Builds Confidence 1200X722
    Inside Dairy: Context builds confidence

    Waikato Sharemilkers Emily and Brett Bradshaw feel empowered to make confident and informed decisions with DairyBase.

    Inside Dairy

    25 Oct 2024

    1 min read

    Inside Dairy: Context builds confidence
    Inside Dairy Context Builds Confidence 1200X722

    Waikato Sharemilkers Emily and Brett Bradshaw feel empowered to make confident and informed decisions with DairyBase.

    Inside Dairy

    25 Oct 2024

    1 min read