Committee Chair

Use autumn to lift BCS and set your herd up for a stronger season. Hear how smart dry‑off decisions, accurate condition scoring, and targeted feeding can boost performance and production.

Managing down cows is crucial for dairy farmers. When a cow is down, it's important to promptly diagnose the cause, decide on a treatment, and follow a management plan.

New Zealand’s dairy and beef industries are coming together to work more closely through the Dairy Beef Opportunities programme to address a key area — the management of non-replacement calves that are not required to replenish the dairy herd.

Plantain is a low-cost option for Rotorua dairy farmers to reduce nitrogen leaching and help meet environmental targets. Adding it into pastures through annual broadcasting can significantly lower nitrogen losses while maintaining profitability.

A Rotorua dairy farm demonstrates that profitability and environmental performance can go together. Since taking over in 2019/20, Richard and Amy have operated a low-input system designed to meet nitrogen limits while remaining financially strong.

Since 2002, Dairy Training Ltd has been helping dairy farmers and rural professionals grow through quality training. As a self-funded subsidiary of DairyNZ, their focus is on doing what’s best for you and the sector. Check out the courses on offer.

Flooding on a dairy farm can be devastating, but the page you're reading provides essential guidelines to mitigate its effects.

The dairy effluent system design accreditation programme recognises companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and recognised codes of practice.

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.

Senior animal care specialist

Dairy Environment Leaders (DEL) is a network of farmers who aim to encourage and create a sustainable future in dairy farming.

Extreme weather puts pressure on daily farm operations, so you'll find guidance below on getting back to a normal milking schedule, managing feed, and keeping your cows healthy.

Are you looking to hire a new employee? Having a well-planned recruitment and selection process is the first step towards finding the right person to fit into your team.