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  • Water Use Overview Listing Image 1000X900
    Water use overview

    Efficient water management on your dairy farm can save water, time, and money. Begin by mapping your farm’s water infrastructure and identifying and addressing problem areas.

    Environment

    4 min read

    Water use overview

    Water Use Overview Listing Image 1000X900

    Efficient water management on your dairy farm can save water, time, and money. Begin by mapping your farm’s water infrastructure and identifying and addressing problem areas.

    Environment

    4 min read

  • Dr David Burger Pod (1)
    DairyNZ welcomes govt changes to improve freshwater

    DairyNZ welcomes the government’s plan announced today to review and replace the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM).

    Media releases

    14 Dec 2023

    1 min read

    DairyNZ welcomes govt changes to improve freshwater
    Dr David Burger Pod (1)

    DairyNZ welcomes the government’s plan announced today to review and replace the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM).

    Media releases

    14 Dec 2023

    1 min read

  • Water reels in farm hanging in a fence
    Composting dead stock

    Composting is an effective way to dispose of dead stock while creating a useful product and minimising the potential for groundwater contamination. If managed well, composting can be low cost and relatively odour free.

    Environment

    2 min read

    Composting dead stock

    Water reels in farm hanging in a fence

    Composting is an effective way to dispose of dead stock while creating a useful product and minimising the potential for groundwater contamination. If managed well, composting can be low cost and relatively odour free.

    Environment

    2 min read

  • Glass pipette for cows
    Extending AB Period

    Changing mating management on your dairy farm can offer benefits but comes with potential risks.

    Animal

    3 min read

    Extending AB Period

    Glass pipette for cows

    Changing mating management on your dairy farm can offer benefits but comes with potential risks.

    Animal

    3 min read

  • Two guys standing beside the cows
    BCS Nutrition

    Body Condition Score (BCS) is a critical element in managing the health and reproduction of your dairy herd. It's essential to maintain BCS targets, as too thin or too fat cows can negatively affect reproductive performance.

    Animal

    4 min read

    BCS Nutrition

    Two guys standing beside the cows

    Body Condition Score (BCS) is a critical element in managing the health and reproduction of your dairy herd. It's essential to maintain BCS targets, as too thin or too fat cows can negatively affect reproductive performance.

    Animal

    4 min read

  • Close-up of annual ryegrass growing in a New Zealand dairy farm paddock
    Annual ryegrass

    White clover is crucial for New Zealand dairy pastures, offering nutritional value and fixing nitrogen to boost other grasses' growth. Yet, shade hampers its growth, and overusing N fertiliser can outcompete it.

    Feed

    6 min read

    Annual ryegrass

    Close-up of annual ryegrass growing in a New Zealand dairy farm paddock

    White clover is crucial for New Zealand dairy pastures, offering nutritional value and fixing nitrogen to boost other grasses' growth. Yet, shade hampers its growth, and overusing N fertiliser can outcompete it.

    Feed

    6 min read

  • A group of cows in the field
    Johnes Disease

    Johne’s disease is a long term, infectious disease that affects the gut of cows and reduces their ability to absorb nutrients. There is no cure, so management focuses on reducing the risk of spread.

    Animal

    2 min read

    Johnes Disease

    A group of cows in the field

    Johne’s disease is a long term, infectious disease that affects the gut of cows and reduces their ability to absorb nutrients. There is no cure, so management focuses on reducing the risk of spread.

    Animal

    2 min read

  • A vast rice field
    Managing new pasture

    Creating a new pasture isn't just about sowing. Good management, especially in the first year, can boost its performance and longevity. It's only successfully established once it's dense and has survived a summer.

    Feed

    2 min read

    Managing new pasture

    A vast rice field

    Creating a new pasture isn't just about sowing. Good management, especially in the first year, can boost its performance and longevity. It's only successfully established once it's dense and has survived a summer.

    Feed

    2 min read

  • Drought (1)
    Drought

    Drought management in dairy farming is about preparing for and recovering from dry conditions. This page provides you with various options to deal with drought.

    Support

    1 min read

    Drought

    Drought (1)

    Drought management in dairy farming is about preparing for and recovering from dry conditions. This page provides you with various options to deal with drought.

    Support

    1 min read

  • A group of dairy cows grazing on a sloped grass paddock
    Fundamentals overview

    Learn the habits of farmers with excellent pasture management, including controlling daily grazing area, treating pasture like a crop, and maintaining optimal pasture cover.

    Feed

    7 min read

    Fundamentals overview

    A group of dairy cows grazing on a sloped grass paddock

    Learn the habits of farmers with excellent pasture management, including controlling daily grazing area, treating pasture like a crop, and maintaining optimal pasture cover.

    Feed

    7 min read

  • Workplace Accord POD
    Building a great team

    This section covers everything you need to know about management, from setting clear farm goals to motivating, managing and retaining staff.

    Building a great team

    Workplace Accord POD

    This section covers everything you need to know about management, from setting clear farm goals to motivating, managing and retaining staff.

  • A group of dairy cows grazing on a sloped grass paddock
    Fundamentals

    Learn how pasture-based dairy farming can boost your profits by effectively managing your pasture and cows. Prioritising pasture can lead to great rewards for farmers.

    Fundamentals

    A group of dairy cows grazing on a sloped grass paddock

    Learn how pasture-based dairy farming can boost your profits by effectively managing your pasture and cows. Prioritising pasture can lead to great rewards for farmers.

  • A dairy farm worker walking a dairy herd down a farm race
    Good dairy stockmanship

    Practical information on heifer training, drenching, and tail care to strengthen dairy farming through effective stockmanship and animal care.

    Good dairy stockmanship

    A dairy farm worker walking a dairy herd down a farm race

    Practical information on heifer training, drenching, and tail care to strengthen dairy farming through effective stockmanship and animal care.

  • Rural Professionals Hub Nutrition And Feed Advisor Listing Image
    Resources for Nutrition and Feed Advisors

    As a feed advisor, your insights help shape resilient, productive, and sustainable farm systems. This section of the website is for you; it will give you practical support to strengthen relationships and add value at every step.

    Resources for Nutrition and Feed Advisors

    Rural Professionals Hub Nutrition And Feed Advisor Listing Image

    As a feed advisor, your insights help shape resilient, productive, and sustainable farm systems. This section of the website is for you; it will give you practical support to strengthen relationships and add value at every step.

  • Chris Carla Staples In Paddock Listing Summary Image
    Inside Dairy - Tracking performance and progress over time

    Chris and Carla Staples use DairyBase to track performance, compare results with local benchmarks, and plan their pathway through the dairy system.

    Inside Dairy

    8 May 2026

    3 min read

    Inside Dairy - Tracking performance and progress over time
    Chris Carla Staples In Paddock Listing Summary Image

    Chris and Carla Staples use DairyBase to track performance, compare results with local benchmarks, and plan their pathway through the dairy system.

    Inside Dairy

    8 May 2026

    3 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    Rising costs and the impact on your farm business | Ep. 122

    Global conflict may feel far away, until it hits fuel, freight and ripples into other farm costs. Hear how rising global tensions drive prices, what it means for inflation and interest rates, and the simple steps you can take now to protect cashflow.

    Business

    17 Apr 2026

    25:39 min

    Rising costs and the impact on your farm business | Ep. 122

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    Global conflict may feel far away, until it hits fuel, freight and ripples into other farm costs. Hear how rising global tensions drive prices, what it means for inflation and interest rates, and the simple steps you can take now to protect cashflow.

    Business

    17 Apr 2026

    25:39 min

  • Inside Dairy Towards More Profitable And Ethical Dairy Beef Listing Image
    Inside Dairy - Towards more profitable and ethical dairy beef

    The Dairy Beef Profit Partnership pilot, delivered by DairyNZ & Beef + Lamb New Zealand, is connecting dairy farmers, calf rearers and beef finishers with a view to building a partnership to give non-replacement dairy calves more productive pathways.

    Inside Dairy

    20 Mar 2026

    3 min read

    Inside Dairy - Towards more profitable and ethical dairy beef
    Inside Dairy Towards More Profitable And Ethical Dairy Beef Listing Image

    The Dairy Beef Profit Partnership pilot, delivered by DairyNZ & Beef + Lamb New Zealand, is connecting dairy farmers, calf rearers and beef finishers with a view to building a partnership to give non-replacement dairy calves more productive pathways.

    Inside Dairy

    20 Mar 2026

    3 min read

  • Inside Dairy The Why What Of Wearables Listing Image
    Inside Dairy - The why, what and whether or not of wearables

    At a Progressing Dairy Event on ‘Wearable data for decisionmaking’ in Waikato last November, farmers shared their experience of the technology.

    Inside Dairy

    17 Mar 2026

    4 min read

    Inside Dairy - The why, what and whether or not of wearables
    Inside Dairy The Why What Of Wearables Listing Image

    At a Progressing Dairy Event on ‘Wearable data for decisionmaking’ in Waikato last November, farmers shared their experience of the technology.

    Inside Dairy

    17 Mar 2026

    4 min read

  • Dairy And Beef Oppotrunties Programme 1200X600
    Dairy and beef sectors welcome Government investment in Dairy Beef Opportunities programme

    New Zealand’s dairy and beef industries today welcomed the Government’s investment in the $20.9 million Dairy Beef Opportunities (DBO) programme aimed at growing New Zealand’s dairy-beef sector and creating new revenue opportunities for farmers.

    Media releases

    12 Mar 2026

    2 min read

    Dairy and beef sectors welcome Government investment in Dairy Beef Opportunities programme
    Dairy And Beef Oppotrunties Programme 1200X600

    New Zealand’s dairy and beef industries today welcomed the Government’s investment in the $20.9 million Dairy Beef Opportunities (DBO) programme aimed at growing New Zealand’s dairy-beef sector and creating new revenue opportunities for farmers.

    Media releases

    12 Mar 2026

    2 min read

  • Dairy Farms To Benefit From New Support For Solar And Batteries 1200X600
    Dairy farms to benefit from new support for solar and batteries

    DairyNZ is collaborating with EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) to share real-life data and support dairy farmers considering solar energy and batteries.

    Media releases

    9 Mar 2026

    2 min read

    Dairy farms to benefit from new support for solar and batteries
    Dairy Farms To Benefit From New Support For Solar And Batteries 1200X600

    DairyNZ is collaborating with EECA (the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) to share real-life data and support dairy farmers considering solar energy and batteries.

    Media releases

    9 Mar 2026

    2 min read