A bull on a freight plane sounds like the start of a joke, but for Ian Bryant, it is a fond memory of days gone by.
Keeping cows happy and well fed at home this winter just got easier with the launch of a prolific new annual ryegrass bred to jump out of the ground even faster than its popular predecessor.
Tararua district farmer Jamie Harris milks around 400 cows using a split calving system on his farm, Crossdale Dairies.
Water management is an integral component of sustainable farming practices, according to Watermetrics.
The South Island Dairy Event's BrightSIDE has named Jessica Kilday as the recipient of the BrightSIDE Scholarship, recognising her commitment to furthering her education and future career in the New Zealand dairy industry.
The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) returns to Lincoln University next month.
The subdivision and sale of the Rangiora's Coldstream Estate in 1921 was advantageous for not one, but four Cantebury families - but one in particular has become synonymous with outstanding Holstein Friesian cattle.
New industry trials confirm what matters most for perennial ryegrass seed this autumn: Cool, dry storage keeps endophyte viability above the 70% commercial threshold, according to pasture specialist Barenbrug.
Pasture specialist Graham Kerr claims that one hybrid ryegrass in New Zealand continues to dominate industry yield trials, as it has done every year since it was launched in 2021.
March often brings a useful mix of opportunity and risk on New Zealand dairy farms.
Farmers are being encouraged to take a closer look at the refrigerants running inside their on-farm systems, as international and domestic pressure continues to build on high global warming potential (GWP) 400-series refrigerants.
One team with 43 head, including a contingent from Mid Canterbury, are reflecting on a stellar NZ DairyEvent.
It may still be under the radar for many, but one new pasture has been making waves for three different farmers lately.
Anxious about pasture persistence?
The World Wide Sires National All Day Breeds Best Youth Camp Best All Rounder plaudit has become family affair, with 2026 Paramount Cup winner Holly Williams following in her sister Zara's footsteps.
The way we manage livestock is constantly changing, and the advent of virtual fencing and herding technologies represents a significant advance for pasture-based dairy farming, offering flexibility, efficiency, and improved animal welfare.
With the pressure of winter and spring behind us, and the groundwork laid, now is a good time for many farmers to pause, check progress against plan, and think ahead to ensure resilience for whatever summer and autumn may bring.
Bill and Michelle Burgess had an eye-opening realisation when they produced the same with fewer cows.
Early December marks a key transition for many dairy farmers, as weaned replacement heifers head off-farm to grazing.
A Canterbury family farm is proving how Jerseys, innovation and strong breed commitment are shaping the next generation of sustainable, efficient dairy farming in New Zealand.
A recently held arable field day in the Manawatu brought with it a timely reminder to be on the lookout for velvetleaf incursions.
In a significant shift for employers, wage theft is no longer only a civil matter but now also a criminal one.
The recent windstorm that cut power to dairy farms across Southland for days has taught farmers one lesson – keep a generator handy on each farm.
The key to a dairy system that generates high profit with a low emissions intensity is using low footprint feed, says Fonterra program manager on-farm excellence, Louise Cook.
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