Total results 1038
Total results 1038
Search results for "Animal welfare and ethics"
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Sustainable farming recognised with DairyNZ awardsThe DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Awards recognises dairy farmers who demonstrate a strong commitment to managing, protecting, and enhancing their environment.
Media releases•14 Apr 2025
•1 min read
Sustainable farming recognised with DairyNZ awardsThe DairyNZ Sustainability and Stewardship Awards recognises dairy farmers who demonstrate a strong commitment to managing, protecting, and enhancing their environment.
Media releases•14 Apr 2025
•1 min read
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Loose housed barnA loose-housed barn is a type of dairy housing system where cows have the freedom to move around and rest in a large open area that has a roof. There are several loose housed systems, with different bedding materials, constructions and design.
Business•3 min read
Loose housed barn
A loose-housed barn is a type of dairy housing system where cows have the freedom to move around and rest in a large open area that has a roof. There are several loose housed systems, with different bedding materials, constructions and design.
Business•3 min read
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DairyNZ strikes balance with new levy rateDairyNZ has set a new levy rate of 4.5 cents per kilogram of milksolids from 1 June 2025 and aims to keep the levy at no more than this rate for a minimum of three years.
Media releases•10 Apr 2025
•2 min read
DairyNZ strikes balance with new levy rateDairyNZ has set a new levy rate of 4.5 cents per kilogram of milksolids from 1 June 2025 and aims to keep the levy at no more than this rate for a minimum of three years.
Media releases•10 Apr 2025
•2 min read
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Managing off-paddock facilitiesEffectively managing your off-paddock facilities with good practice principles is key to ensuring cow comfort and optimal performance.
Business•5 min read
Managing off-paddock facilities
Effectively managing your off-paddock facilities with good practice principles is key to ensuring cow comfort and optimal performance.
Business•5 min read
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FeedpadA feed pad is used for regular supplementary feeding and loafing of cows on an area that is either formed with a solid foundation and/or concreted and can be covered or uncovered.
Business•3 min read
Feedpad
A feed pad is used for regular supplementary feeding and loafing of cows on an area that is either formed with a solid foundation and/or concreted and can be covered or uncovered.
Business•3 min read
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Freestall barnFree stall barns are engineered structures for housing dairy cattle. Free stall barns can significantly improve feed usage, herd comfort, and reduce maintenance costs, but they can require a substantial initial investment and experienced management.
Business•3 min read
Freestall barn
Free stall barns are engineered structures for housing dairy cattle. Free stall barns can significantly improve feed usage, herd comfort, and reduce maintenance costs, but they can require a substantial initial investment and experienced management.
Business•3 min read
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Dairy Training: Shaping the next generation of dairy farmersCareer paths come in many different forms, and for some Canterbury teenagers, their journey is being shaped by hands-on experience in a sector they are passionate about - dairy farming.
Media releases•9 Apr 2025
•3 min read
Dairy Training: Shaping the next generation of dairy farmersCareer paths come in many different forms, and for some Canterbury teenagers, their journey is being shaped by hands-on experience in a sector they are passionate about - dairy farming.
Media releases•9 Apr 2025
•3 min read
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Inside Dairy: Wintering well is becoming the normDairy farmers have made great strides in winter management, though there’s still room for improvement – particularly when it comes to portable troughs and back fencing.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Wintering well is becoming the normDairy farmers have made great strides in winter management, though there’s still room for improvement – particularly when it comes to portable troughs and back fencing.
Inside Dairy•3 Apr 2025
•2 min read
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Smart dry-off strategies | Ep.96Antibiotic resistance is on the rise - so how can you protect your herd at dry-off? We break down the latest research on selective dry cow therapy and share practical tips to reduce antibiotics, manage dry-off risks, and keep cows healthy.
Animal
•02 Apr 2025
•32:24 min
Smart dry-off strategies | Ep.96
Antibiotic resistance is on the rise - so how can you protect your herd at dry-off? We break down the latest research on selective dry cow therapy and share practical tips to reduce antibiotics, manage dry-off risks, and keep cows healthy.
Animal
•02 Apr 2025
•32:24 min
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Dairy sector 2025 People Expo: 'focus on what you can control' - EconomistEconomist Shamubeel Eaqub delivered a clear message at Waikato’s 2025 People Expo, hosted on Wednesday by DairyNZ and the Dairy Women's Network: focus on what you can control.
Media releases•2 Apr 2025
•2 min read
Dairy sector 2025 People Expo: 'focus on what you can control' - EconomistEconomist Shamubeel Eaqub delivered a clear message at Waikato’s 2025 People Expo, hosted on Wednesday by DairyNZ and the Dairy Women's Network: focus on what you can control.
Media releases•2 Apr 2025
•2 min read
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DairyBase data requestsDairyBase data is available for industry good initiatives to support research, policy development and insights.
Business•2 min read
DairyBase data requests
DairyBase data is available for industry good initiatives to support research, policy development and insights.
Business•2 min read
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Winter SmartsBrowse through our winter tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
Winter Smarts
Browse through our winter tips, tools and resources – developed with the latest research and technology.
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Climate change action farmsThe 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.
Research•3 min read
Climate change action farms
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.
Research•3 min read
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Greenfield ProjectIn 2001, the DairyNZ Greenfield Project was established with the audacious goal of turning milking into a background activity on dairy farms.
Research•4 min read
Greenfield Project
In 2001, the DairyNZ Greenfield Project was established with the audacious goal of turning milking into a background activity on dairy farms.
Research•4 min read
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Inside Dairy: Decoding rumination dataWearables such as collars and ear tags can provide valuable insights into your cows’ wellbeing, but they work best alongside visual monitoring and physical examinations.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2025
•2 min read
Inside Dairy: Decoding rumination dataWearables such as collars and ear tags can provide valuable insights into your cows’ wellbeing, but they work best alongside visual monitoring and physical examinations.
Inside Dairy•20 Mar 2025
•2 min read
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The Great Futures in Dairying PlanThe Great Futures in Dairying Plan: Great people, great jobs, great workplaces.
Research•5 min read
The Great Futures in Dairying Plan
The Great Futures in Dairying Plan: Great people, great jobs, great workplaces.
Research•5 min read
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$10 payout - now what? | Ep. 95
It’s been a season of shifting gears - high costs, cautious optimism, then a lift in milk prices and easing interest rates. With a new financial year just around the corner, Mark Storey and Paul Bird look at what’s on the horizon for next season.
Business
•19 Mar 2025
•22:59 min
$10 payout - now what? | Ep. 95
It’s been a season of shifting gears - high costs, cautious optimism, then a lift in milk prices and easing interest rates. With a new financial year just around the corner, Mark Storey and Paul Bird look at what’s on the horizon for next season.
Business
•19 Mar 2025
•22:59 min
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DairyNZ specialists join farmers to share tips for managing dry conditions in latest webinarWith dry and drought conditions hitting areas across the country, farmers have had to make some tough calls. Watch a recording of the webinar.
Media releases•14 Mar 2025
•1 min read
DairyNZ specialists join farmers to share tips for managing dry conditions in latest webinarWith dry and drought conditions hitting areas across the country, farmers have had to make some tough calls. Watch a recording of the webinar.
Media releases•14 Mar 2025
•1 min read
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Understanding on-farm emissionsUnderstanding 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.
Environment•4 min read
Understanding on-farm emissions
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.
Environment•4 min read
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Managing GHG emissionsReducing 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.
Environment•6 min read
Managing GHG emissions
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.
Environment•6 min read
