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Inside Dairy - Breeding efficiency into every generationOneBW aims to bring genomic and non-genomic evaluations together into a single BW index, making it easier for farmers to compare bulls across providers.
Inside Dairy•15 May 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Breeding efficiency into every generation
OneBW aims to bring genomic and non-genomic evaluations together into a single BW index, making it easier for farmers to compare bulls across providers.
Inside Dairy•15 May 2026
•2 min read
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Tech and data raising the bar on farm efficiency and production | Ep. 92This episode brings highlights from DairyNZ's events on building a productive workplace. Host Willie McKnight chats with sharemilker Gillian Bunnik and research engineer Brian Dela Rue about tech, data, and innovation to boost farm efficiency.
Business
•05 Feb 2025
•53:19 min
Tech and data raising the bar on farm efficiency and production | Ep. 92

This episode brings highlights from DairyNZ's events on building a productive workplace. Host Willie McKnight chats with sharemilker Gillian Bunnik and research engineer Brian Dela Rue about tech, data, and innovation to boost farm efficiency.
Business
•05 Feb 2025
•53:19 min
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Workplace Efficiency Booster: a 6-step challengeWorkplace Efficiency Booster is a six-step challenge designed to help you and your team identify and eliminate workplace inefficiencies through structured activities and tips.
People•8 min read
Workplace Efficiency Booster: a 6-step challenge

Workplace Efficiency Booster is a six-step challenge designed to help you and your team identify and eliminate workplace inefficiencies through structured activities and tips.
People•8 min read
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Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 3: Identifying the cause
Use this table to identify the true cause of any inefficiencies you find and decide if they can be eliminated or minimised.
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•Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 3: Identifying the cause

Use this table to identify the true cause of any inefficiencies you find and decide if they can be eliminated or minimised.
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Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 1: Initial assessment
An assessment at the start of the process will give you a benchmark to measure your progress. Download the assessment, complete and keep it as your benchmark.
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•Workplace efficiency
•Workplace Efficiency Booster - Step 1: Initial assessment

An assessment at the start of the process will give you a benchmark to measure your progress. Download the assessment, complete and keep it as your benchmark.
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Workplace Efficiency Booster - Ground Rules
These are the ground rules for completing the Workplace Efficiency Booster challenge
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•Workplace efficiency
•Workplace Efficiency Booster - Ground Rules

These are the ground rules for completing the Workplace Efficiency Booster challenge
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St Andrews Farm Farm Efficiency Diagram
Annual summary of farm efficiency of farm management and production.
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•Environment
•St Andrews Farm Farm Efficiency Diagram
Annual summary of farm efficiency of farm management and production.
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Ruapuna Farm Farm Efficiency Diagram
Annual summary of farm efficiency of farm management and production.
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•Ruapuna Farm Farm Efficiency Diagram
Annual summary of farm efficiency of farm management and production.
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Ngai Tahu Paritea Farm Farm Efficiency Diagram
Annual summary of farm efficiency of farm management and production.
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•Ngai Tahu Paritea Farm Farm Efficiency Diagram
Annual summary of farm efficiency of farm management and production.
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Efficiency Calculator - Herringbone and Rotary
If you're considering replacing or making major upgrades to your dairy, use this calculator to help you evaluate the size and type of dairy you need.
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•Environment
•Efficiency Calculator - Herringbone and Rotary
If you're considering replacing or making major upgrades to your dairy, use this calculator to help you evaluate the size and type of dairy you need.
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•Environment
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Canlac Holdings Farm Efficiency Diagram
Annual summary of farm efficiency on Canlac Holdings Ltd.
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•Canlac Holdings Farm Efficiency Diagram
Annual summary of farm efficiency on Canlac Holdings Ltd.
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Ballindalloch Farm Efficiency Diagram
Annual summary of farm efficiency of farm management and production.
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•Environment
•Ballindalloch Farm Efficiency Diagram
Annual summary of farm efficiency of farm management and production.
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Animal database DIGADThe Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) holds pedigree and performance information for every recorded dairy cow in New Zealand. It is led by NZAEL, which uses the data to keep improving the sector’s efficiency and productivity.
Animal•9 min read
Animal database DIGAD

The Dairy Industry Good Animal Database (DIGAD) holds pedigree and performance information for every recorded dairy cow in New Zealand. It is led by NZAEL, which uses the data to keep improving the sector’s efficiency and productivity.
Animal•9 min read
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DairyBase helps farmers make every dollar countAs farmers look for smarter ways to make every dollar go further, Manawatū dairy farmer Kevin Argyle is using benchmarking to lift homegrown feed production, improve efficiency and strengthen farm performance.
Media releases•21 Oct 2026
•2 min read
DairyBase helps farmers make every dollar count
As farmers look for smarter ways to make every dollar go further, Manawatū dairy farmer Kevin Argyle is using benchmarking to lift homegrown feed production, improve efficiency and strengthen farm performance.
Media releases•21 Oct 2026
•2 min read
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Preparing for dry offPlanning and preparing for dry-off is essential. It is important to undergo careful planning, proper execution, and good follow-up to protect cow health, improve efficiency, and ensure the herd is well prepared for the next lactation.
Animal•3 min read
Preparing for dry off

Planning and preparing for dry-off is essential. It is important to undergo careful planning, proper execution, and good follow-up to protect cow health, improve efficiency, and ensure the herd is well prepared for the next lactation.
Animal•3 min read
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Inside Dairy - Dairy holds strong but the race is on for productivity growthProductivity growth matters for competitiveness because it indicates levers farmers can actually control. Prices, weather and regulations are largely beyond our control, but how efficiently we use our land and inputs is not.
Inside Dairy•18 May 2026
•2 min read
Inside Dairy - Dairy holds strong but the race is on for productivity growth
Productivity growth matters for competitiveness because it indicates levers farmers can actually control. Prices, weather and regulations are largely beyond our control, but how efficiently we use our land and inputs is not.
Inside Dairy•18 May 2026
•2 min read
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Dairy farms to benefit from new support for solar and batteriesDairyNZ 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
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
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Milk ureaBulk milk urea concentration is a near real-time indicator of the dietary crude protein status of dairy herds and their nitrogen use efficiency, helping to support feed and nitrogen management decisions in pasture-based systems.
Animal•3 min read
Milk urea

Bulk milk urea concentration is a near real-time indicator of the dietary crude protein status of dairy herds and their nitrogen use efficiency, helping to support feed and nitrogen management decisions in pasture-based systems.
Animal•3 min read
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Reducing nitrogen lossReducing nitrogen losses from your farm can help improve efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen your bottom line. There are 10 main actions to consider.
Environment•6 min read
Reducing nitrogen loss

Reducing nitrogen losses from your farm can help improve efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen your bottom line. There are 10 main actions to consider.
Environment•6 min read
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Inside Dairy - Low-footprint feed holds the keyReal-farm data shows how feed choices – especially using more homegrown feed – are linked to lower emissions intensity, better nitrogen efficiency and high profit.
Inside Dairy•7 Aug 2025
•4 min read
Inside Dairy - Low-footprint feed holds the key
Real-farm data shows how feed choices – especially using more homegrown feed – are linked to lower emissions intensity, better nitrogen efficiency and high profit.
Inside Dairy•7 Aug 2025
•4 min read