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OPINION: Last week's announcement of Prime Minister’s new Science and Technology Advisory Council hasn’t gone down too well in the…
New Zealand dairy prices are “still hanging in there,” relatively speaking, says US-based RaboResearch dairy analyst Tom Bailey.
DairyNZ is calling on the Government to work with the dairy sector to address a looming staff shortage — exacerbated by COVID-19.
Southland dairy farmers Pete and Olivia Blackmore will soon be drying off their herd in preparation for winter grazing.
Farmers who supply Miraka dairy company, near Taupo, are sending videos to staff thanking them for being at work and processing their milk.
The saying goes ‘when things get tough, the tough get going’ and this is happening here in New Zealand and further afield.
A report by the Government is offering further evidence that New Zealand’s freshwater is being impacted not just by farming but equally by urban development, forestry and other human activities.
Farmers and DeLaval staff around the globe now have access to an e-learning solution developed by a Hamilton company.
Ag minister Damien O’Connor is hailing “great cooperation” right across the agriculture sector that led to a successful outcome for Gypsy Day or Moving Day on June 1.
Fonterra Shareholders Council chairman James Barron says it’s important for all shareholders to participate in the review process.
A group of Fonterra farmers want the Shareholders Council scrapped.
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A new $1 million project will develop a new information system to help shape the genetics powering New Zealand's dairy sector.
The decision to move to overseas genetics has put a Northland farming couple on the track to achieving 500kgMS/cow.
Body condition scoring (BCS) is a simple process. However, DairyNZ says it is important to calibrate the eye by first condition scoring cows “hands on” at the dairy.
Fonterra has named Holly Kramer as its new independent director.
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