Homegrown feed still the backbone
Latest DairyBase data shows that pasture and crop harvested remain one of the strongest drivers of operating profit per hectare nationwide for both owner-operators and sharemilkers. Words Jodie Goudswaard, DairyBase Manager, DairyNZ.
In an environment of fluctuating payouts and rising costs, it can be hard for farmers to know whether strong cashflow actually reflects good performance. DAIRY Country is partnering with DairyBase to provide seasonal benchmarking data.
About DairyBase
DairyBase remains one of the most practical tools for farmers to understand business performance, make decisions and track financial progress over time. Unlike other commercial tools, DairyBase is not subscription-based but is a benefit of farmers’ collective investment in DairyNZ through the Milksolids Levy.
Every dairy business can participate, from contract milkers to farm owners. That shared investment underpins one of the strongest and most trusted benchmarking systems in New Zealand wit over 2,000 participants annually. DairyBase links production, costs, and profit in a way that supports practical on farm decisions. Whether it’s used intensively when climbing the farming ladder, or later as a quick seasonal sense check, DairyBase provides confidence that decisions are grounded in real performance. The more farmers who participate and contribute data, the stronger the benchmarks become.
Sign up to DairyBase for free via the DairyNZ website and turn insights into results.
