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The first whole milk powder has rolled off the processing line at Fonterra's new $200 million manufacturing site near Darfield in Canterbury and are bound for South East Asia, China and the Middle East.
iFarm's price projections for beef remain fairly similar to last month. This is despite factoring a higher NZ dollar through the rest of the outlook period.
Both beef and lamb schedule prices in the North Island are under pressure at a time when prices are typically on the rise.
DairyNZ scientist Dr Jeremy Bryant takes up his position this week as the new manager of New Zealand Animal Evaluation Ltd (NZAEL).
It's calving time and that means children all around New Zealand are making some very important decisions on which one they would like to take to Calf Club.
FONTERRA CHAIRMAN-ELECT John Wilson has one hurdle to clear before he takes the helm of the co-op in December – and he’s happy about it.
A CONFIDENTIAL submission to the Commerce Commission about Fonterra’s bid for New Zealand Dairies Ltd (NZDL) calls on the commission to investigate the fairness of the sale process.
SOUTH CANTERBURY dairy farmer Alvin Reid has been awarded a Lincoln University Medal for long and meritorious voluntary service to the university.
THE DAIRY cow is going through one of the most important times in its annual cycle, transitioning from a ‘dry’ to a ‘lactating’ state.
WELL-MANAGED CALVING lays a foundation for the lifetime productivity of a dairy herd; there is little room for error, says Agrifeeds technical manager, Andrew Oakley.
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PLANNED CHANGES to the rules for agricultural vehicles will reduce compliance costs while still ensuring safety, says Associate Transport Minister Simon Bridges.
KIA’S NEW Carens compact people mover will make its world premier next month at the Paris Motor Show.
Dairy farmer owned cooperative, LIC, will seek support in November from shareholders for the transfer of the Core Database to DairyNZ.
Crossbred wool prices at this week's wool auction in the South Island continued to show some stability which is a welcome change for growers.
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