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South Canterbury dairy farmers John and Cara Gregan say the Ballance Farm Environment Awards are a positive event for the dairy industry because they highlight good examples of sustainable agriculture.
Fonterra has confirmed all staff members at its Edendale milk processing plant are safe following the collapse of a raw milk silo on Friday afternoon.
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew has welcomed the opening of the Fonterra Ying Hub in Ying County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, China.
A groundbreaking plan change proposal aimed at restoring and protecting the Waikato and Waipa rivers has been approved by Waikato Regional Council for public notification.
Does a full moon really induce labor in pregnant women? Scientists examining this old wives’ tale find conflicting evidence.
As Australia's competition watchdog gears up to investigate that country’s dairy crisis, Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has pointed out that New Zealand doesn’t have $1/L milk marketing ploys despite having the same retailers.
Dairy farmers who fail to keep written employment agreements or time records can expect to receive a sharp shock, as the Labour Inspectorate launches a nationwide probe into compliance in the industry.
New frozen embryo technology could revolutionise dairy breeding techniques in Australia.
Getting more stock out of waterways and further restricting land use changes are recommended as part of plans to improve the health of rivers in Waikato.
The Government is committed to improving freshwater quality and swimmability but is cautious of regulatory requirements that are unworkable, says Environment Minister Nick Smith.
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The first litres of Waikato-farmed milk are flowing through Fonterra’s newest high-efficiency milk powder plant, as the world’s joint-largest dryer comes online in the South Waikato.
All water consent holders in Canterbury are fully compliant or have abatement notices in place to become fully compliant with the Water Measuring and Reporting National Regulations, reports Environment Canterbury (ECan).
Most dairy farmers are good at growing and harvesting pasture.
For Wilfred van Beek, getting the basics right in a simple grass-fed system has led to successful herd reproduction and repeatability.
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