Reducing empty rates requires more than focusing on mating itself. Learn how cow condition, nutrition, heat detection, bull performance and good reproductive records can work together to improve dairy herd fertility.

Good nutrition provides an important foundation for reproductive performance. Discover what dairy farmers should consider around feed intake, cow condition, water and trace elements before mating.

Successful dairy mating depends on more than the cows. Discover why bull fertility, mobility, fitness, serving capacity and careful management are essential for better mating results.

Aztech Buildings is taking the conversation about composting barns on the road this September. The Inside the Barn: The Composting Barn Roadshow will visit six dairy regions across New Zealand, giving farmers the opportunity to step inside working composting barns, hear directly from the farmers using them and ask practical questions about cow comfort, wintering, bedding management, farm workflow and future infrastructure planning.

Activity monitoring technology can give dairy farmers another set of eyes during mating. Learn how cow activity data can help identify heats and support better reproductive decisions.

Heat detection is one of the biggest opportunities to improve mating results. Learn what signs can be missed and how better observation can help identify cows ready for mating.

Successful mating starts before mating begins. Learn why cow condition, energy balance and early preparation are important foundations for better reproductive performance and lower empty rates.

Looking for your next dairy farming job? Learn how to make your application stand out, impress at the interview and identify the signs of a good dairy farming employer.

How do you know if someone will be a good farm employee before they are on farm? We look at the qualities dairy farmers should look for, from attitude and reliability to initiative, animal care and the ability to work without constant supervision.

The United States dairy industry operates on a scale unlike anywhere else in the world. From advanced technology and precision feeding to cow comfort and sustainability, discover how American farmers produce milk efficiently for global markets.

Ireland's dairy industry shares many similarities with New Zealand, from pasture-based farming to breeding efficient cows. Discover how Irish farmers turn grass into premium milk for global markets.

Israel has transformed the challenges of desert dairy farming into opportunities for innovation. Through precision feeding, advanced cow monitoring and smart resource management, Israeli farmers are producing some of the world's highest-performing dairy herds.

Demand for high-quality bull semen is rising as New Zealand dairy farmers focus on functional, fertile and productive cows. Semex NZ says farmers should plan early, with popular sires such as Westcoast Alcove returning to conventional semen availability.

Egypt's camel dairies are proving that profitable milk production doesn't always require lush green pasture. Discover how these remarkable animals thrive in extreme desert conditions while producing one of the world's most valuable dairy products.

India produces more milk than any other country, yet most comes from families milking just a handful of cows or water buffalo. In Part 3 of our 7 Days Around the World: How the World Produces Milk series, we explore how cooperation, village milk collection and small-scale farming have built the world's largest dairy industry.

The Netherlands may be one of the world's smallest dairy-producing nations by land area, but it consistently ranks among the most productive. In Part 2 of our 7 Days Around the World: How the World Produces Milk series, we explore how Dutch farmers combine technology, precision management and innovation to produce world-class milk while farming below sea level.

New Zealand has become a global leader in pasture-based dairying by matching seasonal calving with grass growth, investing in efficient rotary dairies and focusing on low-cost milk production. In the first article of our 7 Days Around the World series, we explore why New Zealand's grass-based farming system continues to influence dairy industries across the globe.

When farmers think about reducing emissions, the conversation often focuses on feed, fertiliser, and effluent management. However, some of the biggest opportunities can be found in places we rarely look — including the milk room. Older refrigeration systems may quietly be costing farms more in energy, maintenance, and environmental impact than expected.

The final article in our Building the Profitable Dairy Cow series explores how genetics, fertility, management and longevity work together to create resilient, productive cows. Learn why breeding for survival—not just production—can improve profitability and build a stronger herd for the future.

The six weeks surrounding calving are among the most critical in a dairy cow's life. From nutrition and immunity to metabolic health and fertility, every management decision during the transition period influences the next lactation. Discover why these three weeks before and after calving can determine a cow's lifetime profitability.