Ah Tatua, You've Done It Again!
Waikato milk processor Tatua has again declared a record milk payout to farmer shareholders, leaving other processors in the dust.
OPINION: The abrupt departure of Synlait chief executive Grant Watson could be a sign that Chinese company Bright Dairy, the new majority owner of the listed company, is taking charge.
Watson was a key figure involved in negotiations that led to the troubled milk processor securing a lifeline. But with Bright now in control - lifting its stake from 39% to almost 65% - they get a free hand in deciding how the company is run.
Does Watson's departure also mean that the days of non-Bright directors on the board are numbered?
It's clear that Synlait needs to be run differently to ensure a brighter future. Early indications are that Bright Dairy is thinking the same.
Managing feed by sticking to a firm plan has helped the Southern Dairy Hub (SDH) demonstration farm survive an extremely wet winter, says the farm's acting general manager Greg Delaney.
A record farmgate milk price and strong global demand is laying the foundation for continued growth of organic dairy farming in New Zealand.
Mobile phone coverage and reliability are deteriorating in rural areas, and farming families are bearing the cost, according to a Federated Farmers survey.
HelloFresh New Zealand has launched a limited-edition Country Cookout Box of Southern-inspired meals, arriving as the 2026/27 rodeo season gets underway.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Incorporated (BLNZ Inc) is marking 40 years of promoting red meat to New Zealand consumers, citing its taste, family meals and nutritional benefits.
Pāmu has welcomed Taranaki student Paige Burston as its newest First Foundation Scholar, supporting her journey towards a career in agriculture and animal science.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.