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  • Dairynz LIC Dairy Stats Image 1500 Wide
    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

    Dairy production stable despite climate conditions
    Dairynz LIC Dairy Stats Image 1500 Wide

    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

  • Katrina Mcintosh, senior scientist at DairyNZ.
    Katrina Macintosh

    Senior Scientist

    Katrina Macintosh

    Katrina Mcintosh, senior scientist at DairyNZ.

    Senior Scientist

  • Outgoing NZAEL Chair Mark Townshend 1500 Wide
    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

    Outgoing NZAEL chair thanked for three-year contribution
    Outgoing NZAEL Chair Mark Townshend 1500 Wide

    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

  • Dairynz Chair Jim Van Der Poel Pod
    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

    New independent group aims to enhance NZ genetic gain
    Dairynz Chair Jim Van Der Poel Pod

    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

  • Matt Price 1000Wide
    Matthew Price

    Senior Quantitative Geneticist

    Matthew Price

    Matt Price 1000Wide

    Senior Quantitative Geneticist

  • Animal Movement Web
    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

    BVD virus

    Animal Movement Web

    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

  • New Zealand farm dairy aerial view
    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

    Blueprints Building

    New Zealand farm dairy aerial view

    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

  • Hauraki High Profitability
    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

    Hauraki High Profitability

    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

  • A herd of cows in a field
    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

    Forages for Reduced Nitrate Leaching, Parekarangi Trust

    A herd of cows in a field

    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

  • A man standing in a field
    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)

    A man standing in a field

    The Rathgen family run a mixed dairy and arable farm system in St Andrews.

    Research

    13 min read

  • Dawn Dalley 1200X1584
    Dawn Dalley

    Senior Scientist

    Dawn Dalley

    Dawn Dalley 1200X1584

    Senior Scientist

  • Mike Borrie Dec 2025 1000SQ
    Mike Borrie

    Chief Farm Solutions and Engagement Officer

    Mike Borrie

    Mike Borrie Dec 2025 1000SQ

    Chief Farm Solutions and Engagement Officer

  • Marc Jones George Moss ID Apr 19 DC00013728 29
    Farmer-led groups

    Talk to experts, other farmers and people you trust.

    Farmer-led groups

    Marc Jones George Moss ID Apr 19 DC00013728 29

    Talk to experts, other farmers and people you trust.

  • DairyNZ Chief Science Advisor Bruce Thorrold presenting to dairy farmers at a recent Farmers Forum event
    Regulation

    We use science and evidence to advocate for meaningful policy outcomes for our sector and support farmers to have their say on changing regulation.

    Regulation

    DairyNZ Chief Science Advisor Bruce Thorrold presenting to dairy farmers at a recent Farmers Forum event

    We use science and evidence to advocate for meaningful policy outcomes for our sector and support farmers to have their say on changing regulation.

  • Fiona And Thomas Langford Nzdia 2025
    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

    Dairy Industry Awards winners showcase dairy innovation and sustainability
    Fiona And Thomas Langford Nzdia 2025

    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

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    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

    Gene tech and dairy farming - what's next for NZ farmers | Ep.85

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    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

  • Dairy Farmers Hamish And Rachel Hammond 1200X630
    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

    Dairy farmers and communities working together to support the environment
    Dairy Farmers Hamish And Rachel Hammond 1200X630

    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

  • Campbell+Parker
    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

    Getting the systems right on biosecurity
    Campbell+Parker

    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

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    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

    Support that makes a difference | Ep. 123

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    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

  • Tracy Brown 1200X630
    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

    No longer the outliers: environmental dairy farmers unite at forum
    Tracy Brown 1200X630

    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