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  • New To Farming Helpful Resources Image
    New to farming

    If you're new to dairy farming, you're in the right place. Getting started on-farm can feel overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and support, it’s incredibly rewarding.

    New to farming

    New To Farming Helpful Resources Image

    If you're new to dairy farming, you're in the right place. Getting started on-farm can feel overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and support, it’s incredibly rewarding.

  • 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 People First Leadership Lifts Performance Listing Image
    Employee Survey insights

    DairyNZ is committed to supporting everyone working in dairy farming to feel valued, motivated and to enjoy their job. This supports our sector goal of great people in great jobs, in great workplaces.

    Research

    3 min read

    Employee Survey insights

    Inside Dairy People First Leadership Lifts Performance Listing Image

    DairyNZ is committed to supporting everyone working in dairy farming to feel valued, motivated and to enjoy their job. This supports our sector goal of great people in great jobs, in great workplaces.

    Research

    3 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    Finding your farming family | Ep. 98

    Looking to grow your ag career or feel more connected? In this episode, hear how NZ Young Farmers helps you build skills, find support, and be part of something bigger. You’ll meet your people - and maybe your farming family. Listen now.

    People

    30 Apr 2025

    23:12 min

    Finding your farming family | Ep. 98

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    Looking to grow your ag career or feel more connected? In this episode, hear how NZ Young Farmers helps you build skills, find support, and be part of something bigger. You’ll meet your people - and maybe your farming family. Listen now.

    People

    30 Apr 2025

    23:12 min

  • Inside Dairy Context Builds Confidence 1200X722
    Inside Dairy: Context builds confidence

    Waikato Sharemilkers Emily and Brett Bradshaw feel empowered to make confident and informed decisions with DairyBase.

    Inside Dairy

    25 Oct 2024

    1 min read

    Inside Dairy: Context builds confidence
    Inside Dairy Context Builds Confidence 1200X722

    Waikato Sharemilkers Emily and Brett Bradshaw feel empowered to make confident and informed decisions with DairyBase.

    Inside Dairy

    25 Oct 2024

    1 min read

  • A dairy farmer standing in a paddock holding a reel of fencing tape
    Leasing land

    Leasing dairy land refers to an agreement where you (the lessee), pay the farm owner (the lessor) for the use of land, buildings, and infrastructure for dairy farming. The lease payment is a monthly or annual fee that is periodically reviewed.

    People

    5 min read

    Leasing land

    A dairy farmer standing in a paddock holding a reel of fencing tape

    Leasing dairy land refers to an agreement where you (the lessee), pay the farm owner (the lessor) for the use of land, buildings, and infrastructure for dairy farming. The lease payment is a monthly or annual fee that is periodically reviewed.

    People

    5 min read

  • A healthy crop planted on a healthy soil.
    Seed bed preparation

    Establishing a healthy pasture requires attention to several factors: sowing date, seedbed preparation, sowing depth, and perennial ryegrass sowing rate.

    Feed

    2 min read

    Seed bed preparation

    A healthy crop planted on a healthy soil.

    Establishing a healthy pasture requires attention to several factors: sowing date, seedbed preparation, sowing depth, and perennial ryegrass sowing rate.

    Feed

    2 min read

  • Charlotte Reed Sq
    Charlotte Reed

    Scientist

    Charlotte Reed

    Charlotte Reed Sq

    Scientist

  • DairyBase login

    Login to your DairyBase account and access all the information you need to make confident and effective farm management decisions.

    Tools & Apps
    Business

    DairyBase login

    Login to your DairyBase account and access all the information you need to make confident and effective farm management decisions.

    Tools & Apps
    Business
  • Aerial view of farm field
    Winter grazing

    Successful wintering systems require thought and planning. All the wintering resources and winter grazing information you need are here.

    Winter grazing

    Aerial view of farm field

    Successful wintering systems require thought and planning. All the wintering resources and winter grazing information you need are here.

  • Inside Dairy Stronger Together Smash Image
    Inside Dairy - Stronger together: Building a resilient dairy future

    Partnerships with trusted organisations serve to multiply levy gains and boost efficiencies when it comes to providing dairy farmers with the support they need.

    Inside Dairy

    23 Mar 2026

    2 min read

    Inside Dairy - Stronger together: Building a resilient dairy future
    Inside Dairy Stronger Together Smash Image

    Partnerships with trusted organisations serve to multiply levy gains and boost efficiencies when it comes to providing dairy farmers with the support they need.

    Inside Dairy

    23 Mar 2026

    2 min read

  • Talking Dairy 1200X630
    Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm | Ep. 118

    Hear about early insights in DairyNZ’s heat stress trial at Scott Farm from experts Dr Charlotte Reed and Jac McGowan, plus current info and solutions for keepings cows comfortable and productive in hot conditions.

    Animal

    18 Feb 2026

    26:59 min

    Heat stress research to find the best solutions: Trial update from Scott Farm | Ep. 118

    Talking Dairy 1200X630

    Hear about early insights in DairyNZ’s heat stress trial at Scott Farm from experts Dr Charlotte Reed and Jac McGowan, plus current info and solutions for keepings cows comfortable and productive in hot conditions.

    Animal

    18 Feb 2026

    26:59 min

  • Madagascar Ragwort Image
    Madagascar ragwort

    Madagascar ragwort (Senecio madagascariensis) is a highly invasive weed that is spreading across Northland, which has the climatic suitability to thrive in most of the country if left to spread.

    Feed

    2 min read

    Madagascar ragwort

    Madagascar Ragwort Image

    Madagascar ragwort (Senecio madagascariensis) is a highly invasive weed that is spreading across Northland, which has the climatic suitability to thrive in most of the country if left to spread.

    Feed

    2 min read

  • Daisy Launch Website Images 2
    About DAiSY

    DAiSYTM is our new AI-powered website assistant, designed to make it easier to find the information you need from across the DairyNZ website. Find out how DAiSY can help you access trusted answers from our extensive knowledge base.

    About DAiSY

    Daisy Launch Website Images 2

    DAiSYTM is our new AI-powered website assistant, designed to make it easier to find the information you need from across the DairyNZ website. Find out how DAiSY can help you access trusted answers from our extensive knowledge base.

  • Biosecurity Visitor Management 1500X1000
    Why our future depends on taking biosecurity seriously today

    August is Biosecurity Awareness Month and a timely reminder that we need to stay vigilant to help protect our valuable dairy sector.

    Media releases

    13 Aug 2025

    2 min read

    Why our future depends on taking biosecurity seriously today
    Biosecurity Visitor Management 1500X1000

    August is Biosecurity Awareness Month and a timely reminder that we need to stay vigilant to help protect our valuable dairy sector.

    Media releases

    13 Aug 2025

    2 min read

  • Adam Duker
    Adam Duker

    Senior environment specialist

    Adam Duker

    Adam Duker

    Senior environment specialist

  • Jane Muir
    Jane Muir

    Senior people specialist

    Jane Muir

    Jane Muir

    Senior people specialist

  • Inside Dairy May July 2025 A Practical Approach To Freshwater Policy Wetland Image
    Inside Dairy: A practical approach to freshwater policy

    Farmers need certainty about the rules they must follow and the clear, measurable outcomes they should be aiming for.

    Inside Dairy

    16 May 2025

    2 min read

    Inside Dairy: A practical approach to freshwater policy
    Inside Dairy May July 2025 A Practical Approach To Freshwater Policy Wetland Image

    Farmers need certainty about the rules they must follow and the clear, measurable outcomes they should be aiming for.

    Inside Dairy

    16 May 2025

    2 min read

  • Inside Dairy Feb April 2025 Waterway Health Is Taking Root Cate And Belinda OG 1200X630
    Inside Dairy: Waterway health is taking root

    Contaminant reduction is central to improving water quality, but we also need to take a more holistic approach to better address the overall health of waterways, including things like riparian planting.

    Inside Dairy

    20 Mar 2025

    2 min read

    Inside Dairy: Waterway health is taking root
    Inside Dairy Feb April 2025 Waterway Health Is Taking Root Cate And Belinda OG 1200X630

    Contaminant reduction is central to improving water quality, but we also need to take a more holistic approach to better address the overall health of waterways, including things like riparian planting.

    Inside Dairy

    20 Mar 2025

    2 min read

  • A group of dairy farmers walking down a fenced farm track with rolling hills in the background
    Levy consultation

    The DairyNZ Board recently notified farmers that we need to raise the milksolids levy from next season to accelerate our ability to meet emerging challenges. This page will help you make an informed decision about your preferred milksolids levy rate.

    Levy consultation

    A group of dairy farmers walking down a fenced farm track with rolling hills in the background

    The DairyNZ Board recently notified farmers that we need to raise the milksolids levy from next season to accelerate our ability to meet emerging challenges. This page will help you make an informed decision about your preferred milksolids levy rate.