Science fiction
OPINION: Last week's announcement of Prime Minister’s new Science and Technology Advisory Council hasn’t gone down too well in the…
Southland farmers Yvonne and Steven Dennis are LIC Sire Proving Scheme farmers of the year.
Last year's drought and this season’s low milk payout haven’t changed anything on Rex Butterworth’s dairy farm in Waikato.
The China-led story about growth in dairy demand is likely over, says Hayley Moynihan, Rabobank’s dairy research director for NZ and Asia.
Dairy farmers are more popular than they probably realise, says Andrew Fraser, DairyNZ brand manager.
A challenge for DairyNZ is to engage farmers during the good times – it’s easier in difficult times, says David McCall, general manager R&D.
Milk price volatility can have a silver lining, says Dave McCall, DairyNZ’s general manager R&D.
Irrigated dairy farms can expect nitrogen loss figures to leap when they run the latest version of Overseer.
On the back of declining international milk prices Westland Milk Products has reduced its predicted payout for the 2014-15 season.
Fonterra has announced changes to the roles and responsibilities of two members of the Fonterra Management Team.
Two Waikato agribusinesses, Deosan and Waikato Milking Systems, have joined with the province's rugby stars to promote sport in schools.
More...
Low dairy prices will benefit the New Zealand dairy industry in the long term, says a Lincoln University official.
With the threat of climate change confronting New Zealand dairy farming, CRV Ambreed says their tropical dairy breed may provide a solution.
Many Fonterra shareholders were disappointed with the interim results the co-op announced last month. Many feel they are not seeing a return on their investment.
Delegations from Vietnam and Brazil have visited New Zealand this month to study co-ops and how they contribute to the world’s most co-operative economy.*
Milking It
Bye bye Paris?
OPINION: At its recent annual general meeting, Federated Farmers’ Auckland province called for New Zealand to withdraw from the Paris…
Popular Reads
25 years on - where are they now?
To celebrate 25 years of the Hugh Williams Memorial Scholarship, Ravensdown caught up with past recipients to see where their…
Ngāi Tahu freshwater case could reshape farming and rural communities
Ngai Tahu's legal action seeking self-determination (rangatiratanga) over fresh water could have huge implications for the future of farming, the…
Taranaki dairy farms saved by $10/kgMS payout
Only this season’s $10/kgMS bumper payout has saved some dairy farms along the Taranaki coast from absolute disaster due to…
