Our purpose
Learn more about DairyNZ’s purpose, and what progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming means to us.
What's new
Hawke’s Bay dairy farmers Greg and Gail Mitchell talk about how they and their team got through last year’s cyclone Gabrielle, their farm’s recovery, and what they learned along the way.
Discover economic insights, tips for forecasting spend and budgeting on farm in our new Talking Dairy podcast.
Discover NZ's top proven bulls. Brought to you by NZAEL who are working to help you breed more productive and efficient cows.
Take the Waste Hunt Challenge – a 6 step process you can work through with your team to help identify and remove waste & cost from your day-to-day operations.
Inside Dairy: Centred in the storm
Inside Dairy
•5 min. read
•23 Apr 2024
DairyNZ welcomes amendments to RMA Bill
Media releases
•2 min. read
•23 Apr 2024
Upcoming events
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Workshop
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Friday, 26 April 2024
Muddy Waters Autumn GroupCaleb Hill, 717 Kopuku Road, Maramarua Forest. SN 70500
Seasonal Group
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Monday, 29 April 2024
High Volume Group - AprilPeter and Marion Muller 418 Mangawhero Road, Otorohanga. SN:74862
Focus Farm
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Field Day
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Researching options to reduce methane emissions
Finding new ways to help reduce on-farm methane emissions while staying profitable is a priority for farmers, and for our research team.
Find out moreAbout us
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Years of science
We’re proud to be working alongside farmers to provide science solutions to farming challenges for more than 15 years.
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Invested
In 2021/22 DairyNZ invested $67.25m into programmes and projects that support profitable and sustainable dairy farming, and continue to progress the positive future of our sector.
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Hosted events
We host a range of tailored regional events that give farmers the opportunity to share their experiences and discuss what other farmers are dealing with.
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Regional offices
It’s important that we keep connected into regions and communities across New Zealand ensure we take a whole-system view when developing solutions for farmers.
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Tools and resources
We have a breadth of useful tools and resources available to help farmers run their business throughout the seasons. They are tried and tested and have been developed using the latest science and research.
Community at heart for multi-tasking Kiwi dairy farmer
Dairy farmers like Rachel are going further for their communities. Read her story for a glimpse into her life.