Over summer, DairyNZ ran a range of on-farm trials exploring everything from cow behaviour to farm system performance. Lead scientists share a snapshot of what happened in the field, with photos capturing the work in action.

Meet Mike Borrie, DairyNZ’s new chief farm solutions and engagement officer, whose focus is on delivering value for farmers’ levy investment.

This summer, DairyNZ welcomed a new cohort of interns who joined our science or Māori internship programmes.

How you manage farm profit can set your family and business up for long-term resilience, say DairyNZ business specialists Sarah Brown and Paul Bird.

As farmers take their first steps into the world of artificial intelligence, they are finding that the tech won’t replace experience, but can support decision-making and accelerate tasks.

Science shows that giving calves more milk early boosts growth, resilience and first-lactation performance. Autumn calvers can act now, and updated calf-rearing resources are coming soon.

Early results show methane emissions from grazing cows may be lower than predicted, especially on good-quality spring pasture.

New DairyNZ research, shared at recent joint events with Federated Farmers and FMG, highlights the key factors behind successful contract milking partnerships - and why getting them right matters.

Matching the right treatment to the right cow at dry-off protects herd health and the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics.

Autumn is the key season for renewing pastures and setting up next season’s feed supply. You’ll get the best results by following these three core principles.

Milksolids production rose last season, largely due to strong milk price incentives, increased imported feed and consistent herd performance across many farms.

DairyNZ researchers have mapped regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures, and are developing resources to help farmers mitigate the effects of excessive heat load on their animals, which can impact feed intake and milk production.

After two years exploring extended lactation to reduce peak workload and non-replacement calves, the Extended Lactation project has added a commercial farm alongside the existing farmlet trial.

Brendan Attrill works on the health of interpersonal relationships, biodiversity and climate responses on his award-winning Taranaki farm.

For over a decade, DairyNZ has invested science, policy and farm system expertise into Waikato Plan Change 1 – helping to create practical, fair rules for farmers.

Lye Farm, one of DairyNZ’s research farms near Hamilton, uses purpose-built facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and trained cows. These facilities enable trials of new approaches under pasture-based farming conditions typical of New Zealand.

Northland farmers at the sharp end of climate change are putting their experience and knowledge to good use, working with DairyNZ and partners to develop pasture mixes that will underpin hardy and sustainable farming systems for a changing climate.

Getting on top of lameness starts with spotting it early and acting fast. Record cases to understand what’s happening, benchmark against others, and bring in external eyes to support your team and keep cows on track.

Some of our key dairying catchments are under pressure, and farmers are stepping up. The Sustainable Catchments programme is about working together to speed up environmental improvements and protect the health of local waterways.