Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay.

Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay plans to visit India in the next fortnight, his first trade mission since the formation of the Government.

From left, Diane, Robbie, Macey, Rylee and Gareth Parkes.

Marlborough Sounds dairy farmer Gareth Parkes is a busy man. Not only is he the owner of Parlan Holstein Friesian Stud with wife Diane, but the owner of a contracting business that has played a key part in keeping agriculture afloat in the area since major flooding closed main roads in 2021.

DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel says they want ETS legislation changed to take that pressure off farmers.

DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel says they are waiting patiently for the new government to be formed so they can discuss with them key issues of particular concern to the dairy industry.

Julia Baynes, CRV, says bulk milk testing has revealed a significantly higher number of Waikato herds testing positive for the BVD virus compared to the previous season.

The Waikato region is currently experiencing a concerning surge in Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) cases within dairy herds, with the highly contagious disease potentially causing significant economic losses for farmers, according to vet and CRV national sales and marketing manager Julia Baynes.

Incoming Minister for Food Safety and Biosecurity Andrew Hoggard.

Incoming Minister for Food Safety and Biosecurity Andrew Hoggard says he’s “really excited” to get those roles.

New Zealand dairy companies say their policy priorities for the incoming government are the same as they were for the previous Labour administration.

Farmers who have switched their milk supply to the country's newest processor say they are happy with the deal they have been offered.

A better than expected start to milk production in New Zealand has softened global dairy prices, says Westpac senior agri economist Nathan Penny.

A former farming leader believes that farmers should be wary that milk processors don't take over management of dairy farms under the guise of scope 3 emissions target.

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is calling on animal owners to work with their veterinarian to keep animals healthy and help prevent drug-resistant infections from developing.

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