Flexibility and focus
When Ian Smith built a 520-bed free stall barn on his Drummond dairy farm in ...
A dream realised
For the Verwaayen family, building a barn was not only a nod to their heritage, ...
Maximum Production | Episode 23: Global Dairy Perspective; Farming USA
In this episode, we head to the heart of American dairy farming with Jordan Siemers ...
A return to spring
The Stewart family has reshaped its business to roll with the tide, meeting success at ...
Maximum Production | Episode 22: The Robot Revolution in Dairy Farming
In this episode, we sit down with Brian Monteith from DeLaval, a global leader in ...
Profit and progression
Michael Terpstra has achieved a lot in his young life, and he’s not standing still ...
Maximum Production | Episode 21: Community, Consulting and Cows
In this episode, we sit down with Sean Alexander, a Northland-raised dairy enthusiast, AgFirst farm ...
Genetic genius
Canterbury’s Rachel Cox has forged a career shaping the future of New Zealand’s livestock, but ...
Maximum Production | Episode 20: Exploring the World of Embryo Transfers
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of embryo transfer in dairy farming. Joining ...
Holstein Innovation bears first fruit
The inaugural intake of the Holstein Innovation programme has produced its first young sire set ...
A rose by any other name
Renae Martin has overcome a challenging first season sharemilking in South Otago to lay a ...
Maximum Production | Episode 19: Conversations That Matter with Farmstrong
In this episode sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, we sit down with Kane Brisco, a Taranaki dairy farmer, ...
A practical approach
Otago dairy farmer Megan Morrison says although women in dairying are still underestimated, her all-female ...
Maximum Production | Episode 18: Healthy Hooves, Healthy Herds
In this episode, we sit down with hoof trimming expert Stuart Rogers from Hoof It to dig ...
A lineage of leadership
Tahuna dairy farmer Annabelle Scherer says the tide is changing in the formerly male-dominated dairy ...
2025 Youth Auction raises over $17,000 to back future dairy leaders
The 2025 Holstein Friesian NZ Black & White Youth Auction has once again delivered, raising ...
Maximum Production | Episode 17: NZAEL Base Cow Update
In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Stephen, Senior Quantitative Geneticist at NZAEL, to ...
Inspired from the start
Southland’s Kate Cummings has a strong female role model to thank for inspiring her meteoric ...
Maximum Production | Episode 16: President’s Bull Picks
In this episode, join us as we explore the world of Holstein Friesian breeding with ...
Maximum Production | Episode 15: Generational Wisdom in Farming
In this episode, join us as we delve into the Taylor family's deep-rooted farming history ...
Governance training underway for young breeders
The six young cattle breeders participating in the inaugural Holstein Friesian NZ Young Breeder Development ...
For the love of farming
Carterton's Hull family has 100 years of farming behind them - and want nothing more ...
New strategic partnership links HFNZ to livestock company
Holstein Friesian NZ and Link Livestock have entered into a strategic partnership to provide HFNZ ...
Maximum Production | Episode 14: Feeding for Success: Keys to Cow Transition
In this episode, we dive into the essentials of transition feeding with expert Andrea Murphy, a ...
Show trip to help develop showing skills for Southland teen
Southland teen Myah Dean is looking forward to gaining further cattle showing experience as the ...
Skin in the game
Norm Atkins developed a passion for cows, breeding and land development in his youth - ...
The Royal Agricultural & Pastoral Show of New Zealand is heading to Stratford!
The Royal Agricultural & Pastoral Show of New Zealand is back in 2025, and we’re ...
Governance training to shape future leaders
Young Holstein Friesian breeders who have their eye on leadership or governance roles in the ...
Maximum Production | Episode 13: AI in the Modern Farming World
In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Zonderop from Perfect Cow Breeding Solutions to ...
Growth and development rewarded at 2025 youth camp
Zara Williams’ personal and professional growth has seen her presented with the top award at ...
No limits
Isaac and Emma Kelsen are proof that you can breed superior herd of Holstein Friesians ...
Maximum Production | Episode 12: Meet the NZDE Judge 2025
In this episode, we welcome our first international guest, Lachlan Fry, the 2025 NZ DairyEvent ...
Maximum Production | Episode 11: Benefits of Animal Registration
In this episode, we sit down with Alex Harvey from Crossroads Holsteins to discuss animal ...
NZ Milking Shorthorn Association joins Holstein Friesian NZ family
The NZ Milking Shorthorn Association will join Guernsey NZ and Brown Swiss NZ under the ...
A lifetime dedication to Holstein Friesians
Mokoia stud has been synonymous with prolific cow families for the almost 40 years. It ...
Youth camp four days of fun, connection and learning
Twenty-one young cattle enthusiasts have already signed up for the 2025 World Wide Sires National ...
Maximum Production | Episode 10: Stories from Youth Camp
Join us in this episode, as Holly Powell and Riley Taylor share their journey at ...
Strong Holstein Friesian bull sales reflect continued value
The value of Holstein Friesian bulls on farm has remained strong following the 63rd Annual ...
Showing and handling skills passed to next generation
The first of four Holstein Friesian NZ-run Young Breeder Showmanship events will kick off this ...
Showmanship and Handling Events for Young Breeders!
We are hosting a series of showmanship and handling events for Young Breeders, happening the ...
Maximum Production | Episode 09: Getting to Know the Board
In this episode, we sit down with Bradley Parkes, Appointed Board Director, and Braydon Schroder, ...
An ambition within reach
Tirau’s Celene and Adam Taylor are propelling themselves into their dream of farm ownership with ...
Maximum Production | Episode 08: Understanding TOP (Traits Other Than Production)
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of TOP (Traits Other than Production) ...
Friesian fixation
Leona Green and Stuart Rogers have been captivated by the world of Holstein Friesian genetics ...
Maximum Production | Episode 07: Getting into Dairy Beef
The use of beef over dairy has been a common practice for many years, but ...
Living the dream
Puahue’s Newlands Whytock and Lee Morris have made a mighty impact on the farm and ...
Maximum Production | Episode 06: Benefits of Genomic Testing
Genomic Testing is a great tool to add to your farmer tool belt to ensure ...
Small but mighty
Waiuku dairy farmers Nick and Nikki Ruygrok are passing down their ethos that bigger is ...
Maximum Production | Episode 05: 2024 Valden Cow of the Year Finalists Part 2
The Valden Cow of the Year trophy is the top award up for grabs at ...
Maximum Production | Episode 04: 2024 Valden Cow of the Year Finalists Part 1
The Valden Cow of the Year trophy is the top award up for grabs at ...
The quest for quality
Pat and Shelley Schnuriger are committed to breeding an exceptional productive show winner. Pat and ...
Maximum Production | Episode 03: Gypsy Day
With the 1st of June fast approaching, we caught up with a couple of farmers ...
Starting from scratch
Paul and Lesley Grey made their return to farming and they certainly aren’t slowing down ...
Maximum Production | Episode 02: Buyer Beware
With Sale season getting underway in New Zealand it is important to be prepared before ...
Maximum Production | Episode 01: Getting Into Pedigrees
Our first episode covers getting into showing stock and breeding bulls and the important part ...
Budding breeders
The McCall family have found a passion for breeding pedigree Holstein Friesians. Jason and Ayesha ...
Continued success for the European Young Breeders School team members
European Young Breeders School team members are continuing to shine as some of the New ...
For the love of dairy
Western Australia’s Phil and Sue Hall say there is great pride to be had in ...
2024 Royal Show Results
2024 Royal Show Holstein Friesian Champion Cow - Tahora Octane Love, Aislin Farms, Ohakune The ...
Rolling with it
Rob and Bec Walmsley have found a place to rest their heads – and their ...
2024 NZ Dairy Event Results
Supreme Champion of Champions for NZ Dairy Event 2024 – Tahora Mogul Paris (Mountfield SSI ...
Where the wind blows
A career outside of the dairy industry will not dull Lara Honeyfield’s passion for the ...
2023 NZ Dairy Event Results
2023 Holstein Friesian Supreme Champion Waipiri Mogul Kristy The 2023 NZ Dairy Event was held ...
Not just a pretty face
Te Hau Windbrook Cleo-ET EX2 Morrinsville’s Te Hau Holsteins has something to crow about.Only the ...
A pioneering history
By Duncan Pipe Outstanding production figures and a name synonymous with the Holstein Friesian breed are ...
Dedication to the breed second to none
Winner of the 2022 NZ Dairy Event Outstanding Achievement and Service Award, Wendy Harker, is ...
Lactation length change to reflect productive cows
Breeding worth (BW) is the index used in New Zealand to rank cows and bulls ...
The power of genomics in action
Meander TT Feature-ET S2F A bull that has experienced a couple of false starts is ...
2022 Stratford A & P Show results
Holstein Friesian 60 Heifer 2 year old in milk 1st Waipiri Crusha Shinto- ET, D ...
Calling all junior judging stars
Waikato’s Dean Fullerton is still chuffed about his success at the 2022 New Zealand Dairy ...
2022 HFNZ Scholarship
The winner of the 2021 Holstein Friesian NZ Scholarship, Sean Alexander, says HFNZ Young Breeder ...
2023 WWS National All Dairy Breeds Youth Camp
2022 Paramount Cup winner Monique Radford continues to count the annual World Wide Sires National ...
2022 Holstein Friesian NZ North Island Championship
Annabelle Scherer with Charbelle Tatoo Pix VG87 A Holstein Friesian cow who has got her ...
Falling in love
Winton teenager Chloe Thomson loved showing Holstein Friesians from the outset – and now, she ...
Genetically superior
Doug and Josephine Dodds carefully select their Holstein Friesian genetics to ensure the future of ...
A herd to be proud of
Tussock Creek dairy farmers Scott and Maree Bixley are fulfilling a family dream of creating ...
Making a mark
Glenstuart Holstein Friesian stud has forged ahead with a new generation at its “superb” helm. ...
Enjoying every moment
Holly Powell is learning the finer points of Holstein Friesian farming and breeding – while ...
A solid herd to build on
Hayley Hoogendyk took to dairy farming like a duck to water – and her own ...
A glass half full
Using some of the Holstein Friesian breed’s best genetics has seen improvements in Lowland Stud’s ...
Elite genetics from Manawatu sale to hit canterbury farms
Top seller - Lightburn Octave Vela S3F A genomically-elite yearling heifer was the highest selling ...
Outstanding results in 2022 Holstein Friesian NZ Black & White Youth Auction
Twenty-seven lots went under the hammer on Tuesday night for the 2022 Holstein Friesian NZ ...
Production superstar wins 2022 Valden Cow of the Year
2022 Valden Cow of the Year - Lornlace Mint Deva-ET VG87 23*ET SP (pictured as ...
2022 Holstein Friesian NZ Awards
The best of the Holstein Friesian breed was celebrated at the 2022 Holstein Friesian NZ ...
Extreme production bull winner of the 2022 Mahoe Trophy
2022 Mahoe Trophy winner - Rivendell MFU Scotch A 2017-born bull that has hit the ...
2022 HFNZ Semex New Zealand On Farm Competition results
Maughlin Storm, Two-year-old cow Te Hau Windbrook Cleo-ET Holstein Friesian cows from Waikato and Canterbury ...
Pedigree Holstein Friesian cattle show their worth in 2022
Lawwal Holstein 'The Legacy' team with Lawwal Lambda Loana-ET Pedigree Holstein Friesian cattle have again ...
A herd to suit all systems
Craig and Raewyne Passey have created a herd whose per-cow production is complemented by strong ...
When opportunity knocks
Mixing the business of farming with the pleasure of showing is proving a successful mix ...
Identifying Holstein Friesian genetics earlier than ever with Discovery Project
Tronnoco MH Samba-ET S2F A joint venture between Holstein Friesian NZ and LIC is going ...
A joyful return
A breath of fresh air, coupled with the experience of a lifetime, has seen Joyclas ...
Getting good gains
Otorohanga dairy farmers Mark and Jann Sanson are seeing quality catch quantity in their Holstein ...
2022 NZ Dairy Event & 2021/22 Holstein Friesian NZ North Island Championships Results
Holstein Friesian Supreme Champion Joyclas Sammy Moo S3F EX Senior Judge: Bernie Cox Associate Judge: ...
Holstein Friesian the breed of choice for all-round excellence
For Matamata dairy farmers Michelle and Bill Burgess, one cattle breed is ticking all the ...
NZAEL appointment for Cherilyn Watson
Holstein Friesian NZ General Manager Cherilyn Watson has been appointed to the New Zealand Animal ...