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Can’t beat them, join them

Another sign has appeared showing plant-based dairy products taking over conventional dairy space.

Nats cop it too

Interestingly, none of the politicians managed to escape the wrath of farmers at the protest march organised by the lobby 50 Shades of Green.

Rural News last week summed up the disconnect going on in rural communities: “It seems incredible that in times when commodity prices are strong, interest rates low and climate favourable there should be so much angst and concern in rural NZ”

Peace in our time — Editorial

Fonterra chairman John Monaghan (right), former director Simon Israel (centre) and director Peter McBride at the co-op’s AGM.

OPINION: Fonterra's annual general meeting earlier this month was mostly a peaceful affair.

N strips show farmers the way

A simple DIY test for farmers is a cost-effective way to manage nitrogen levels in soil, a three-year project has shown.

Spring sheep products hit the shelves

Spring Sheep’s full cream sheep milk powder.

Spring Sheep is now launching its products into the local market for the first time.

A2 eyes higher sales, profits

A2 Milk expects strong first half sales supported by brand and marketing investment in China and the United States.

Saving water while washing stock trucks

From this to this: A washdown sump at Frews Transport’s Darfield base (left) and water that has been through the ClearTech system.

Ravensdown's ClearTech farm effluent treatment system is not just for dairy sheds, the company says.

Ex-speaker loses bid for board seat

Former parliament Speaker David Carter has lost his bid for a directorship of the South Island rural service company Ruralco.

Essential Freshwater’s $80b bill

Dairy farmers say over-stringent freshwater policies will cost New Zealand at least $80 billion in the next 30 years, but will not greatly improve water quality.