Jersey NZ

06/10/2026

The Semex On Farm Challenge is back, giving you the chance to showcase your top Jerseys through on farm judging and compete for Semex product vouchers across age and team classes.

Don't miss your chance to put your best cows in the spotlight!
👉Click the link for more information and to enter: https://www.jersey.org.nz/semex-on-farm-challenge/

Entries close 30 October 2026

01/10/2026

Sale reminder!
The Maple Fern Jersey Sale is being held next Monday, 5th October from 11am.
Full catalogue is now available on our website:
https://www.jersey.org.nz/auction-sales/

30/09/2026

🏆 Jersey Cow Name of the Month – Our Winners Are In! 🏆

A huge thank you to everyone who registered their cows over the past month and helped make our Jersey Cow Name of the Month competition a success!

We’ve tallied the votes, and it’s time to reveal our first winners… ✨

🥇 FIRST PLACE
Redstone Fancy Little Tractor
McSheffrey Farm Ltd

🥈 SECOND PLACE – TIE
Glenalla Katie’s Bush
Glenalla Put It All On Red
Glenalla Farm Ltd

🥉 THIRD PLACE – TIE
Glenalla Hard Days Night
Glenalla Farm Ltd
Sharons Dumpling Subway
Sharons Jersey Cattle Ltd

🌟 Other contenders:
Redstone Bigg Red – McSheffrey Farm Ltd
Sharons Vic Tacobell – Sharons Jersey Cattle Ltd

From clever and catchy to downright creative, we’ve loved seeing the fantastic names coming through! 👏

Think your cow has a name worthy of the spotlight? Get creative and send your registrations through to Diane today for your chance to feature in next month’s competition!

Who knows… your cow could be our next Jersey Cow Name of the Month! 🏆💛

29/09/2026

Final reminder our Youth Awards - the Holley Geck Memorial Junior Trophy and Marcus Trotter Award entries close tomorrow!!

Be sure to get your entry in today!
https://www.jersey.org.nz/holley-geck-memorial-junior-showing-trophy/
https://www.jersey.org.nz/marcus-trotter-award/

29/09/2026

Planning to join us in New Zealand for World Jersey Conference 2027? Now is the time to get your registration sorted!

Due to the need to book flights and finalise travel arrangements, pre and post-tour registrations are required by 22 October 2026.

Conference week registrations are due by 1 December 2026, however, we recommend registering as soon as possible to secure your place.

🌎 Register here:
https://web.cvent.com/event/03eaa99b-70c9-4f9f-a717-bd2f7750021d/register?RefId=WorldJersey

Need a hand with registration? Lime Events are happy to help. Contact them at [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming Jersey breeders and enthusiasts from around the world to New Zealand for The Next Generation of the World Jersey Conference.

28/09/2026

The Semex On Farm Challenge is back, giving you the chance to showcase your top Jerseys through on farm judging and compete for Semex product vouchers across age and team classes.

We're excited to announce this year's Judge is Nick Gilbert from Canterbury. Nick will travel the country from late November/early December.

Don't miss your chance to put your best cows in the spotlight!

👉Click the link for more information and to enter:
https://www.jersey.org.nz/semex-on-farm-challenge/

28/09/2026

PRE-CONFERENCE HERD VISIT | DANIEL & FREYA LYNCH
Meet Daniel & Freya Lynch of Freydan Jerseys, one of the stops on our World Jersey Conference Pre-Conference Tour.

Based in Waipu, Northland, Daniel and Freya Lynch have been farming together for more than 20 years and milk around 350 pedigree Jersey cows once a day, year round.

Their breeding programme has a strong focus on BW, udder traits and functional, efficient cows, while also incorporating polled, outcross, overseas and A2A2 genetics.

Come and see how the Lynch family are building a Jersey herd suited to their farming system and looking towards the future.

Want to visit Freydan Jerseys and experience the Pre-Conference Tour?
Register for the World Jersey Conference 2027: https://web.cvent.com/event/03eaa99b-70c9-4f9f-a717-bd2f7750021d/register?RefId=WorldJersey

24/09/2026

Why Jerseys?

For Australian dairy farmers Chloe and Rodney Brown, the decision to move towards Jerseys was about building a more efficient and functional herd for the future.

Since making the change, they have seen improvements in fertility, longevity and mastitis resistance, with their herd now ranking among Australia’s top 100 for genetic merit.

Their story highlights why more farmers are turning to Jerseys for efficient cows that can produce well from the resources available on farm.

Read the full story here: https://ebx.sh/ux8LKt

Kirkstall farmers Chloe and Rodney Brown have converted their mixed herd to Jersey.

24/09/2026

Get your hands on some special JerseyNZ 125-year commemorative merchandise ahead of an exciting 2027!

Whether you're looking for a Christmas gift for the Jersey enthusiast in your life, or something special to celebrate 125 years of JerseyNZ and the World Jersey Conference coming to New Zealand in 2027, we've got you covered.

Available are: Polo shirts, Caps, Tea towels and Gift cards.

These items are being produced especially for our 125-year celebrations, so don't miss out!

📅 Pre-orders close Friday 13 November 2026.

Order yours now and have a little piece of Jersey history ready for Christmas, or ready to celebrate with us in 2027.

👉 Order here: https://www.jersey.org.nz/jersey-merchandise/

And don't forget your 2027 calendar: https://www.jersey.org.nz/jersey-calendar/