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Fibre-based caps coming for Arla milk cartons

Caps make up 23% of plastics used in Arla cartons.

European dairy co-operative Arla Foods is eyeing a fibre-based cap for its milk cartons.

WMS unveils new milking concept

Waikato Milking Systems team, from left Grant Wisnewski, Dave Cassells and Tom Morris at Fieldays last month.

Already well known for innovative solutions in the dairy shed, Waikato Milking Systems gave us a glimpse into the future at the recent National Fieldays.

Move now to secure future water supply

Water research engineer, Dr John Bright says existing rural water supplies just aren’t up to the challenge.

Time's running out for New Zealand to make critical decisions that will help us to win the race between climate change and climate change adaptation, according to leading water research engineer, Dr John Bright.

Don't reduce stock, just farm smarter

Herd Homes founder Tom Pow says the claim by some commentators that more cows will cause more greenhouse gas emissions is “a myth”.

Twenty-three years on from founding the iconic company Herd Homes, Whangarei farmer Tom Pow still strongly believes that farming smarter rather than reducing stock numbers is New Zealand's answer to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

New chair for NZDIA

Manawatū farmer Raewyn Hills is the new chair of the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards national committee.

Wickham named Ballance CEO

Kelvin Wickham takes up his new role in September.

Former Fonterra executive Kelvin Wickham takes over as Ballance Agri-Nutrients chief executive in September.

Former Speaker to chair Riddet Institute

Former Parliament Speaker and diplomat Sir Lockwood Smith is the new chair of the Riddet Institute.

Wealth tax decision 'a no-brainer'

Former Feds president and ACT candidate Andrew Hoggard with party leader David Seymour.

Aspiring ACT MP and former Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard says Labour killing off plans to introduce a wealth tax was a no-brainer.

Everyone on farm has a role to play - DEL chair

Amber Carpenter, husband Fraser and children Oliver and Noah on the farm.

When it comes to sustainability, everyone on a dairy farm has a part to play, according to the new chair of DairyNZ's Dairy Environment Leaders (DEL), Amber Carpenter.