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Fonterra says improving global dairy prices and a revamp of its operations have enabled a rise in the farmgate milk price to Australian suppliers.
A report into New Zealand’s cooperative sector shows the top 30 members are very strong in agri-foods.
New Zealand’s flagship dairy brand NZ Milk Products (NZMP) is making inroads in the US market.
More precise aerial fertiliser spreading has already proven to give greater environmental gains than blanket topdressing, says fertiliser company Ravensdown.
Technology used by archaeologists to find artefacts in the ground is now being trialled by New Zealand soil scientists to see if it can help mitigate nitrogen leaching on farms.
Northland dairy farmers are still “amazingly upbeat” despite the drought declaration, says Northland Rural Support Trust secretary/coordinator Julie Jonkers.
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says several regions -- in addition to Northland – are under close drought watch.
Farmers need to stay positive; dealing with drought is part of the challenge of farming, particularly in Northland, says Okaihau dairy farmer Roger Hutchings.
Dairy farmers on the West Coast are having one of their wettest and worst summers for 20 years, says the chairman of Westland Milk Products, Matt O’Regan.
After 23 years of rearing calves, Ian Farrelly is ready to take the successful business to another level.
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Most major banks are offering some assistance for drought stricken farmers.
Chartered accountants are offering two scholarships in honour of former Fonterra chief executive, the late Craig Norgate.
Dairy product prices gained slightly at the Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.
DairyNZ has awarded 55 scholarships to tertiary students as part of a wider drive to support young talent into the dairy industry.
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