Total results 759
Total results 759
Search results for "Dairy technology"
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Submission on the Climate Change Commission's update to advice on the fourth emissions budget 2036-2040
DairyNZ appreciates the opportunity to provide dairy sector knowledge to the Climate Change Commission as it updates its advice on the fourth emissions budget 2036-2040.
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•Regulations
•Submission on the Climate Change Commission's update to advice on the fourth emissions budget 2036-2040
DairyNZ appreciates the opportunity to provide dairy sector knowledge to the Climate Change Commission as it updates its advice on the fourth emissions budget 2036-2040.
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•Regulations
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DIGAD Data Standard for body condition score
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording Body Condition Score data and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Data Standard for body condition score
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording Body Condition Score data and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
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Return on Investment - full report
Nimmo Bell & Associates - Independent review of return on investment to New Zealand dairy farmers of the milksolids levy.
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•DairyNZ Corporate
•Return on Investment - full report
Nimmo Bell & Associates - Independent review of return on investment to New Zealand dairy farmers of the milksolids levy.
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•DairyNZ Corporate
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Preventing and managing lameness guide
A farmer's guide to managing and preventing lameness on New Zealand dairy farms.
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•Lameness
•Preventing and managing lameness guide
A farmer's guide to managing and preventing lameness on New Zealand dairy farms.
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•Lameness
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Feeding Cows in Spring
This booklet contains answers to the frequently asked questions about feeding dairy cows in spring. It is a resource to help farmers make profitable and sustainable feed management decisions on pasture-based farms and has been developed within the FeedRight programme led by DairyNZ’s Dr Jane Kay.
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•Feed
•Feeding Cows in Spring
This booklet contains answers to the frequently asked questions about feeding dairy cows in spring. It is a resource to help farmers make profitable and sustainable feed management decisions on pasture-based farms and has been developed within the FeedRight programme led by DairyNZ’s Dr Jane Kay.
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•Feed
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Johne’s Disease - A control and prevention guide for New Zealand farmers
This guide highlights management strategies to control and reduce the prevalence of Johne’s disease on New Zealand dairy farms.
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•Health
•Johne’s Disease - A control and prevention guide for New Zealand farmers
This guide highlights management strategies to control and reduce the prevalence of Johne’s disease on New Zealand dairy farms.
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•Health
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DairyNZ evidence to the Climate Change Commission on National Climate Change Risk Assessment
Our evidence provides insights into the risks and opportunities a changing climate presents for New Zealand's dairy sector.
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•Regulations
•DairyNZ evidence to the Climate Change Commission on National Climate Change Risk Assessment
Our evidence provides insights into the risks and opportunities a changing climate presents for New Zealand's dairy sector.
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•Regulations
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Good farming practices for environmental management
This guide describes what good environmental management looks like on a dairy farm and focuses on ten key areas for environmental management.
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•Environment
•Good farming practices for environmental management
This guide describes what good environmental management looks like on a dairy farm and focuses on ten key areas for environmental management.
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•Environment
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DIGAD Data Standard for submitting static measurements of cattle liveweight data
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording static liveweight data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Data Standard for submitting static measurements of cattle liveweight data
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording static liveweight data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
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DIGAD Data Standard for parentage, breed recording and genetic testing
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording parentage and breed recording, and genetic testing and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
•DIGAD Data Standard for parentage, breed recording and genetic testing
A data standard that defines the requirements, processes, and procedures required for accurately recording parentage and breed recording, and genetic testing and associated metadata, and submission of this data to the Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) for use in animal evaluation.
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•Breeding decisions
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Farm Management Calendar
This calendar contains information to assist you in managing important activities and tasks on your dairy farm.
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•Planning
•Farm Management Calendar
This calendar contains information to assist you in managing important activities and tasks on your dairy farm.
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•Planning
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Facts and Figures
Facts and Figures - a quick reference guide for New Zealand dairy farmers is a handy compilation of established research and practical knowledge.
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•Dairy Sector
•Facts and Figures
Facts and Figures - a quick reference guide for New Zealand dairy farmers is a handy compilation of established research and practical knowledge.
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•Dairy Sector
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DairyNZ Biosecurity Report 2022-23
An overview of dairy farmers’ contribution, the positive impacts of that investment, and DairyNZ's commitment to a changing and unpredictable biosecurity landscape.
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•Biosecurity
•DairyNZ Biosecurity Report 2022-23
An overview of dairy farmers’ contribution, the positive impacts of that investment, and DairyNZ's commitment to a changing and unpredictable biosecurity landscape.
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•Biosecurity
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Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
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•Body condition score
•Body Condition Scoring Made Easy Field Guide
Condition score (BCS) your dairy herd accurately and consistently by using this handy field guide for objective levels for animal measurement.
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•Body condition score
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Automatic Milking Systems Booklet
This booklet is an introduction to automatic milking in New Zealand pastoral dairy systems.
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•Milking
•Automatic Milking Systems Booklet
This booklet is an introduction to automatic milking in New Zealand pastoral dairy systems.
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•Milking
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Training HeifersHeifers, or young female cows, require careful planning and patience when introducing them to the milking herd. The page you're reading details steps to minimise stress and enhance milk production during this transition.
Animal•3 min read
Training Heifers
Heifers, or young female cows, require careful planning and patience when introducing them to the milking herd. The page you're reading details steps to minimise stress and enhance milk production during this transition.
Animal•3 min read
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Tail ManagementTail management is crucial in dairy farming to ensure animal welfare and a positive working environment. Tail injuries can cause pain and impact how cows communicate.
Animal•6 min read
Tail Management
Tail management is crucial in dairy farming to ensure animal welfare and a positive working environment. Tail injuries can cause pain and impact how cows communicate.
Animal•6 min read
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Drenching During MilkingDrenching is a method you can use during your milking routine to balance your dairy cows' diet and safeguard against metabolic diseases.
Animal•3 min read
Drenching During Milking
Drenching is a method you can use during your milking routine to balance your dairy cows' diet and safeguard against metabolic diseases.
Animal•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - Summer trials: science in action on-farmOver 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.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Summer trials: science in action on-farmOver 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.
Inside Dairy•8 May 2026
•4 min read
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Inside Dairy - Making a real difference on-farmMeet Mike Borrie, DairyNZ’s new chief farm solutions and engagement officer, whose focus is on delivering value for farmers’ levy investment.
Inside Dairy•1 May 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Making a real difference on-farmMeet Mike Borrie, DairyNZ’s new chief farm solutions and engagement officer, whose focus is on delivering value for farmers’ levy investment.
Inside Dairy•1 May 2026
•2 min read
