Sam Hodsell, the 2021 Otago-Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year, says it’s critical to identify and manage workplace risks on their farm – but he and his family are also actively putting tangible measures in place to help protect people if someone does make a mistake.

OSPRI has launched a nationwide TB education campaign for hunters, providing them with the advice they need to keep themselves safe while limiting the spread of the disease.

The Government is funding a new programme to help farmers' financial risk management skills and prevent business failure.

Dairy

Milk supply volumes boosted almost 10% in March 2021 YOY.

Fonterra's board and management are on the road to discuss capital structure options with farmer shareholders.

Fuelchief has expanded its range with the recent purchase of the Ashburton-based Sebco fuel storage business.

It is out with the young and in with the old at the board of meat company Silver Fern Farms Co-operative (SFF).

Dairy farming can be rather isolating at times, particularly in Southland, so farmer Tangaroa Walker turned online to build a like-minded community.

Dairy Woman of the Year for 2019, Trish Rankin, says sustainable practices and picking the best team have helped her become a better farmer.

The winner of the 2021 Ahuwhenua trophy, announced this week, will be getting valuable new insights into their dairy herd's health, efficiency and productivity.