Te Puku

We’ll calculate your numbers at the end of the season, based on your Farm Dairy Records, and let you know what you achieved (as long as you’ve achieved Te Pūtake).

901 kgCO2e/Tonnes FPCM.

To compare emissions across farms and with global competitors, we use Fat and Protein Corrected Milk (FPCM) which is a standard measure that accounts for milk’s fat and protein levels.

FPCM is calculated using a conversion factor unique to your farm, based on the fat and protein composition of your milk. It adjusts the amount of milk produced to account for the varying levels of fat and protein content and then standardises it.

• A farmer’s total payment for Emissions Excellence will be calculated at the end of the season, after their emissions from on-farm activities for the season are calculated.
• Payments are distributed on a graded scale where farms slightly lower than the 2017/2018 emissions baseline earn 1 cent per kgMS, and those much lower can earn up to 5 cents per kgMS.

Lowering emissions from on-farm activity is key to helping us achieve a 30% reduction in on-farm emissions intensity by 2030 (from an FY18 baseline).

The data used to calculate your activity footprint is from your farm information provided in Farm Dairy Records. Where we don't have detailed information for your farm, some industry regional defaults are used.

We take into account all activities and inputs associated with milk production regardless of where the activity occurs, and therefore includes inputs and activities for young stock and wintering.

When you complete your Farm Dairy Records for 2025/26, just make sure your data is accurate and this will be reflected in your results.

If you need any extra help, reach out to your Sustainable Dairying Advisor.

Yes, every farm has an opportunity - no matter what system you're on, or where in New Zealand you are.

Just keep focusing on your milk quality - you can check your milk quality excellence days via the On-Farm App or the Farm Source website.

And we'll let you know how you achieved at the end of the season. If you need help, remember that you have your Milk Quality Team who are happy to visit you on-farm to provide advice and support.

Last season, you would have needed to achieve Milk Quality Excellence for a minimum of 30 days to be eligible for this achievement.

This year we’ve simplified the process – you will be paid 3c per kgMS for every day that you meet Milk Quality Excellence during the season (as long as you complete Te Pūtake).

We test your milk daily for things like somatic cell count, bacteria, residues and other parameters. You can check your milk quality excellence days via the On-Farm App or the Farm Source website.