Dairy Sector Quickfacts: Nutrition of milk

Dairy’s economic contribution to New Zealand 2023

Report completed by Sense Partners shows the economic contribution of dairy to the New Zealand economy.

Inside Dairy August-September 2023

This issue features cost squeeze perspectives, planting do's and dont's, investigating our methane options and more.

Worksheet To Estimate Water Use In The Farm Dairy

In the absence of meters, you can use this form to record all your water uses, then do the calculation to estimate total consumption.

Winter crop feed study – Southern Dairy Hub January 2019

The Southern Dairy Hub was established in response to farmers wanting dairy challenges in the region to be addressed through local research and demonstration.

Winter crop feed study – Southern Dairy Hub October 2017

The Southern Dairy Hub was established in response to farmers wanting dairy challenges in the region to be addressed through local research and demonstration.

Winter crop feed study – Southern Dairy Hub May 2018

The Southern Dairy Hub was established in response to farmers wanting dairy challenges in the region to be addressed through local research and demonstration.

Winter crop feed study – Southern Dairy Hub March 2018

The Southern Dairy Hub was established in response to farmers wanting dairy challenges in the region to be addressed through local research and demonstration.

Technology Guideline Automated Heat Detection

An overview of automated heat detection systems including how they work and factors to consider when choosing a system.

Swede Associated Toxicity in Dairy Cattle During Winter 2014

An overview of Swede associated toxicity in dairy cattle during winter 2014.

Sprosen and Ledgard 2020 - N leaching from two high-rainfall dairy farms in the Lake Rotorua catchment

Report prepared by M Sprosen and S Ledgard for Bay of Plenty Regional Council, DairyNZ, Overseer Limited and Ministry For Primary Industries.

Smart Water Use In The Farm Dairy

This guide looks at water use in and around the farm dairy, and whether there's potential for greater efficiency.

Sizing A Dairy

Choosing your dairy and yard type - sizing a dairy to maximise milking efficiency.

Siting of dairy relative to main farm race and tanker access

Optimise the race and dairy layout for cow flow and functionality.

Management guidelines for reducing nitrogen fertiliser use: an approach to reduce nitrate leaching from Dairy systems - research summary

This document summarises three trials that decreased Nitrogen (N) fertiliser inputs.

DairyNZ QuickPlan - for dairy farm employees

This tool takes you through a three step process for strategically planning your path to success.

Plantain Dairy Grazing Management

A guide to managing plantain for dairy farm grazing.

Beaumaris Dairies Partner Farm Information

Find our more on how Beaumaris Dairies’ has been on addressing environmental challenges.

Open Country Dairy suppliers Annual/Monthly Cashflow Budget

A monthly cashflow budget takes your annual cash budget and spreads your income and expenses across the year giving you a month-by-month basis picture.

Dairy Herd Testing Equipment Approval Procedures and Production Data Standards

An overview of the background and rationale to the approach taken to the herd testing standards and guidelines.