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Regional leader award
Eastern Bay of Plenty farmer Rebecca O’Brien was named the 2024 Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) Regional Leader of the Year.DWOTY Award 'an absolute honour'
Humbling, overwhelming, and an absolute honour. That’s how 2024 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Katrina Roberts describes her win…New CEO for Dairy Goat Co-op
Hamilton-based Dairy Goat Co-operative (DGC) is revamping its leadership in the hope of recovering from its financial doldrums.Banks pick $8.40 milk price for new season
With just over two weeks left in the 2023-24 season, all eyes will be on Fonterra's opening milk price for…National
Great stewards of the land
James and Debbie Stewart of Dairylands in the Manawatū are no strangers to taking home the silverware.
Synlait shares take a hammering
Troubled milk processor Synlait's share price is taking a hammering as nervous investors offload their stakes.Green but not much grass!
Dairy farmers in the lower North Island are working on protecting next season, according to Federated Farmers dairy chair Richard…High calibre finalists for Fonterra DWOTY award
The chair of the Dairy Environment Leaders, the president of the North Otago Federated Farmers, and a herd health veterinarian…Rewarding farmers who embrace sustainability
Winners of DairyNZ’s Sustainability and Stewardship awards in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have their eyes firmly fixed on progressing…World
Co-op eyes Japanese market
Japanese consumers pay a premium for food that contains ingredients that support health.
Boosting dairy soil health
The Victorian state government in Australia and its dairy sector have jointly launched a new innovative research programme to improve soil health.
Oz supermarket giant obtains green light to buy milk plants
Australian supermarket giant Coles has been given the green light by the competition watchdog to buy two milk processing plants.
Norco bounces back from flood
Australia's largest dairy co-operative Norco is back making ice cream, 18 months after a catastrophic flood destroyed its manufacturing plant.
Danish co-op steps up sustainability efforts
Danish dairy co-operative Arla Foods is accelerating sustainability efforts on farm to help customers achieve their reduction targets for scope 3 emissions targets.
Opinion
Let's continue to innovate
OPINION: The agricultural sector is facing a crisis, with forecasts for registering innovative animal and crop health products hitting an…
Editorial: War's over
OPINION: In recent years farmers have been crying foul of unworkable and expensive regulations.Editorial: Time for a reset
OPINION: The Government's recent announcement that methane targets will be reviewed is bringing relief to farmers.Fonterra's in good shape
Fonterra released its interim results last month, showing a continuation of the strong earnings performance delivered by the co-op through…Editorial: On the mend
OPINION: DairyNZ's latest forecast data on the Econ Tracker, that the outlook for the current season has improved, will be…Agribusiness
'Living labs' to tackle emissions
Living labs that bring together expertise at locations around New Zealand are among potential solutions identified by researchers to help…
Green light for acquisition
The merger of two of the country’s largest animal nutrition companies won’t lessen competition, the Commerce Commission has ruled.Three finalists named for Young Māori Award
Three finalists have been named for the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Award for dairy.Farming climate 'is complicated'
Milk MaP's senior farm business consultant, Andrew Trounce, says thriving in today’s volatile farming climate is a complicated conversation.Management
Helping farmers tackle TB
In the heart of New Zealand’s rural landscape, where the rhythms of farming life intertwine with the challenges of disease…
An 'amaizing' season
It's been a bumper season for maize and other supplements in the eastern Bay of Plenty.Leaders connect to plan continued tree planting
Leading farmers from around New Zealand connected to share environmental stories and inspiration and build relationships at the Dairy Environment…Planting natives for the future
Te Awamutu dairy farmers Doug, Penny, Josh and Bayley Storey have planted more than 25,000 native trees on the family…Minimising risk of nitrate poisoning
Coming into autumn, maize and summer crops have been harvested/ grazed and farmers are planting their next crop or establishing…Farm Health
Managing feed, nutrition of your herd
In New Zealand, every dairy farmer worth their salt knows just how important it is to look after the welfare…
Mastitis prevention is transforming farming
In my role as the head of sales & service at GEA Farm Technologies New Zealand, I genuinely believe that…Breaking it down: balancing minerals in springer diet
Understanding the nutritional needs of springer cows is crucial for ensuring a successful transition resulting in improved cow health, productivity,…Better hoof health, better cows
The fledgling New Zealand hoof trimming industry has about between 25 to 30 active professional hoof trimmers.Two hemispheres tied together through cows
One of New Zealand’s deepest breeder Jersey herds – known for its enduring connection through cattle with the UK’s longest…Machinery & Products
Tractor, harvester IT comes of age
Over the last halfdecade, digital technology has appeared to be the “must-have” for tractor and machinery companies, who believe that…
Spot fertiliser applicator keeps costs in check
The Kverneland Pudama principle delivers spot placement of fertiliser in maize, rather than continuous fertiliser placement. As a result, it…Temporary slurry tanks – cheap, easy to install
With effluent management never far from the thoughts of legislators and farmers becoming increasingly aware of the nutrient values of…900,000 tractors sold in India
While the average size of a tractor in India is much smaller than in Europe or North America, the market…Machinery builder in liquidation
In what appears to be a casualty of the downturn in the agricultural sector, a well-known machinery brand is now…Motoring
Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…
Kiwi fave goes green
A firm favourite of rural families and those seeking to get off the beaten track, Subaru has announced the introduction…LDV electric ute breaks cover
While there seems to be a feeding frenzy for hybrid or electric cars of late, there’s no such madness for…New-look 'Step-Thru'
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.A price saving proposition
A bit like Vegemite, the first impression raised when you encounter a Mahindra Pik Up is love or hate –…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Monopolised
OPINION: Not everyone will agree with former 'Minister of Everything' Stephen Joyce on his summation of Fonterra when writing recently…
Meat the Need!
OPINION: A plug is overdue for Meat the Need, who is currently fundraising to help supply more meals to families…
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Machinery builder in liquidation
In what appears to be a casualty of the downturn in the agricultural sector, a well-known machinery brand is now…
Milk price certainty
Westland Milk has reaffirmed its commitment to pay farmer suppliers 10c above Fonterra farm gate milk price for the following…
Red meat exports slump, thanks to China
Weaker pricing and demand from China continue to impact New Zealand red meat export earnings.