Dairy farmers are encouraged to have their say on whether to continue with a Milksolids Levy in the upcoming vote, which opens on Monday 16 February 2026. Industry-good organisation DairyNZ holds the vote once every six years.

From Supreme All Breeds to youth triumphs, NZ DairyEvent delivered standout champions, big teams and unforgettable moments across every breed.

After a near-fatal car accident in Canada, young Kiwi Quinn Steiner’s recovery journey has united the global dairy community in support.

Operating as an independent business within the Fonterra family, NZAgbiz specialises in manufacturing and supplying dairy-based animal nutrition products, including milk replacers and supplements.

Federated Farmers says while it supports the intent of the Government’s resource management overhaul, a deep dive into the draft legislation has revealed some serious concerns.

Most concerning are provisions allowing freshwater rights to be auctioned, tendered, or levied - effectively enabling freshwater to be taxed, says Federated Farmers RMA reform spokesperson Mark Hooper.

Learn how to manage wet hay after rain, reduce spoilage risks, and turn rain-damaged hay into valuable feed using practical on-farm strategies and smart storage tips.

Data showing Canterbury farmers have made giant strides on environmental performance under a farm plan model highlights the worth of that tool, Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst says.

Generators are the one thing you don’t need…until you need them

 No-one argues that generators are important. The problem is they aren’t important all the time. That is until recently.

Heat stress quietly chips away at milk, fertility and welfare on NZ dairy farms. Learn how to spot it early and manage heat stress with practical, pasture-based solutions.

Hay and Silage Cultivation: A Practical Guide for New Zealand Dairy Farmers

Reliable supplementary feed is critical to the success of New Zealand dairy systems. While pasture remains the backbone of most farms, hay and silage play a vital role in managing seasonal feed deficits, protecting pasture covers, supporting cow condition, and improving resilience during dry summers or wet springs

DairyNZ is giving New Zealand farmers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector. 

Federated Farmers has appointed Mike Siermans as its new chief executive.

Siermans has been the organisation’s interim CEO since September last year, following Terry Copeland’s departure after seven years in the role.

We're excited to present the SUMMER SENSATION ALL BREEDS SALE 2026 catalogue for your viewing pleasure.

There is so much to be excited about within these pages, and we encourage you to delve into it and enjoy the potential buying opportunities.

Federated Farmers says changes to bank capital settings will save farmers some money, but don’t go anywhere near far enough to make a meaningful difference or unlock economic growth.

Federated Farmers has successfully fought to keep a farmer representative on a key Taranaki Regional Council committee, overturning a controversial earlier decision.

"We’re thrilled the council has recognised how important it is to have practical, on-the-ground knowledge at the table when shaping decisions that affect the region," Federated Farmers Taranaki president Leedom Gibbs says.

With New Zealand cows grazing outdoors and directly exposed to the sun, heat stress is a growing challenge. It affects cow comfort, productivity and wellbeing – and farmers are looking for practical, proven options to manage the risk.

Heat stress occurs when cows can’t shed excess heat, leading to discomfort and reduced milk production and with warmer, drier summers, the risk of heat stress is set to rise across all dairy regions.

DairyNZ’s latest Econ Tracker update shows most farms will still finish the season in a positive position, although the gap has narrowed compared with early season expectations.

Despite the Fonterra forecast farmgate milk price easing to a midpoint of $9.50/kgMS, the overall outlook remains positive with a forecast breakeven milk price of $8.50/kgMS.

Topcross Genetics to offer their best for sale

Arguably the highest Breeding Worth (BW) group of crossbreds to sell to date will be marketed in the Topcross Limited Edition Sale in late March 2026.

The South Canterbury operation is contract milked by Philip and Julia Harrison with Philip’s brother, John, in the 2IC position. Philip, 26, and Julia are moving on to a new employment opportunity next season as they work towards their ultimate goal of farm ownership.

The NZ DairyEvent is excited to welcome Brian Carscadden (Ontario, Canada) to oversee the Holstein judging from: 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟓 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟖.

We thank Brian for joining the NZ DairyEvent 2026 judging team. We hope to welcome Tanner Schmaling in the future, after his plans had to be changed for 2026.

𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐈𝐍 – 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐍
Ontario, Canada
Executive Senior Manager, Blondin Sires Inc.

New Zealand farmers have been setting new milk solid records each month from May to September 2025, with the peak month of October the third highest output on record.

“South America is also shaping up to deliver a significant annual volume increase, and output from the Big-7 (the EU, the US, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay) is forecast to finish 2025 up 2.2% year-on-year.