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Search results for "Dairy sector and people"
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Dairy production stable despite climate conditionsDairy sector production has held strong in the face of difficult climate conditions throughout the 2022/23 season.
Media releases•14 Dec 2023
•2 min read
Dairy production stable despite climate conditions
Dairy sector production has held strong in the face of difficult climate conditions throughout the 2022/23 season.
Media releases•14 Dec 2023
•2 min read
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Outgoing NZAEL chair thanked for three-year contributionNew Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL) chair Mark Townshend, who has played a lead role in progressing animal evaluation work across the dairy sector, will step down from the board at the end of November 2023.
Media releases•28 Nov 2023
•2 min read
Outgoing NZAEL chair thanked for three-year contribution
New Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL) chair Mark Townshend, who has played a lead role in progressing animal evaluation work across the dairy sector, will step down from the board at the end of November 2023.
Media releases•28 Nov 2023
•2 min read
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New independent group aims to enhance NZ genetic gainDairyNZ has invited respected agricultural leaders, on behalf of the dairy sector, to help New Zealand remain internationally competitive in genetic gain.
Media releases•8 Nov 2023
New independent group aims to enhance NZ genetic gain
DairyNZ has invited respected agricultural leaders, on behalf of the dairy sector, to help New Zealand remain internationally competitive in genetic gain.
Media releases•8 Nov 2023
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BVD virusBovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a widespread disease impacting around 80% of New Zealand's dairy and beef herds, causing losses in reproduction, increased disease, and reduced growth and milk production.
Animal•2 min read
BVD virus

Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a widespread disease impacting around 80% of New Zealand's dairy and beef herds, causing losses in reproduction, increased disease, and reduced growth and milk production.
Animal•2 min read
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Blueprints BuildingBuilding a new dairy farm is a complex, time-consuming process that requires careful planning and consideration. This page guides you through the key decisions and factors involved in choosing the type and size of the dairy and yard.
Milking•7 min read
Blueprints Building

Building a new dairy farm is a complex, time-consuming process that requires careful planning and consideration. This page guides you through the key decisions and factors involved in choosing the type and size of the dairy and yard.
Milking•7 min read
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Hauraki High ProfitabilityThe P3 (Profitable Progressive Plains) Trust was set up in 2012 by a group of people, mainly dairy farmers to help drive success of the Dairy sector on the Hauraki Plains and to lift the wealth and well-being of the Hauraki Plains community.
Research•4 min read
Hauraki High Profitability

The P3 (Profitable Progressive Plains) Trust was set up in 2012 by a group of people, mainly dairy farmers to help drive success of the Dairy sector on the Hauraki Plains and to lift the wealth and well-being of the Hauraki Plains community.
Research•4 min read
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Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Parekarangi TrustParekarangi Trust Farm, Rotorua, straddles the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions and comprises a dairy and dry stock unit. The farm became a monitor farm in 2016.
Research•2 min read
Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Parekarangi Trust

Parekarangi Trust Farm, Rotorua, straddles the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Regions and comprises a dairy and dry stock unit. The farm became a monitor farm in 2016.
Research•2 min read
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Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Chris Nigel and Ross Rathgen (Canterbury)The Rathgen family run a mixed dairy and arable farm system in St Andrews.
Research•13 min read
Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Chris Nigel and Ross Rathgen (Canterbury)
Research•13 min read
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Farmer-led groupsTalk to experts, other farmers and people you trust.
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RegulationWe use science and evidence to advocate for meaningful policy outcomes for our sector and support farmers to have their say on changing regulation.
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Dairy Industry Awards winners showcase dairy innovation and sustainabilityThe best of the dairy industry was celebrated on Saturday as part of the 2025 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards.
Media releases•12 May 2025
•1 min read
Dairy Industry Awards winners showcase dairy innovation and sustainability
The best of the dairy industry was celebrated on Saturday as part of the 2025 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards.
Media releases•12 May 2025
•1 min read
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Gene tech and dairy farming - what's next for NZ farmers | Ep.85What could updating the gene technology laws mean for dairy farmers? Chief Science Advisor Dr. Bruce Thorrold discusses opportunities and risks, and how gene technologies could shape the future of dairy farming in New Zealand.
Business
•18 Sep 2024
•20:54 min
Gene tech and dairy farming - what's next for NZ farmers | Ep.85

What could updating the gene technology laws mean for dairy farmers? Chief Science Advisor Dr. Bruce Thorrold discusses opportunities and risks, and how gene technologies could shape the future of dairy farming in New Zealand.
Business
•18 Sep 2024
•20:54 min
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Dairy farmers and communities working together to support the environmentWairarapa dairy farmers Rachel and Hamish Hammond are among thousands of farmers throughout New Zealand volunteering in local environmental initiatives.
Media releases•11 Apr 2024
•2 min read
Dairy farmers and communities working together to support the environment
Wairarapa dairy farmers Rachel and Hamish Hammond are among thousands of farmers throughout New Zealand volunteering in local environmental initiatives.
Media releases•11 Apr 2024
•2 min read
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Getting the systems right on biosecurityFor dairy farmers and processors, biosecurity is not an abstract idea to be debated, it’s something they practice every day. While farmers play their role, they are right to expect the right systems and support from government, and sector bodies.
Media releases•3 Jul 2026
•3 min read
Getting the systems right on biosecurity
For dairy farmers and processors, biosecurity is not an abstract idea to be debated, it’s something they practice every day. While farmers play their role, they are right to expect the right systems and support from government, and sector bodies.
Media releases•3 Jul 2026
•3 min read
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Support that makes a difference | Ep. 123Rural Support Trust and DairyNZ share what they’re seeing on-farm, how they’re helping dairy communities, and practical ways to ease pressure and reset for the season ahead.
People
•22 Apr 2026
•19:34 min
Support that makes a difference | Ep. 123

Rural Support Trust and DairyNZ share what they’re seeing on-farm, how they’re helping dairy communities, and practical ways to ease pressure and reset for the season ahead.
People
•22 Apr 2026
•19:34 min
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No longer the outliers: environmental dairy farmers unite at forumDairy farming and environmental sustainability are increasingly inseparable. This week, more than 100 farmers, policy makers, politicians and other industry influencers will gather at the annual Dairy Environment Leaders (DEL) Forum.
Media releases•23 Mar 2026
•2 min read
No longer the outliers: environmental dairy farmers unite at forum
Dairy farming and environmental sustainability are increasingly inseparable. This week, more than 100 farmers, policy makers, politicians and other industry influencers will gather at the annual Dairy Environment Leaders (DEL) Forum.
Media releases•23 Mar 2026
•2 min read



