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Breathalyser for cows

OPINION: The Irish have come up with a novel way to measure cow belching, which is said to account for 70% of total agri-emissions in Ireland.

OPINION: Not everyone will agree with former 'Minister of Everything' Stephen Joyce on his summation of Fonterra when writing recently about NZ's tendency to legislate for monopolies: "We allowed Fonterra to be created, with its near-monopoly over milk collectin, and have since been on a long journey of dissatisfaction with its performance up until quite recent times."

Meat the Need!

OPINION: A plug is overdue for Meat the Need, who is currently fundraising to help supply more meals to families in need.

Building leadership

Craigmore Sustainables general manager farming, Stuart Taylor.

Craigmore Sustainables says it is committed to investing in professional and career development for its farm managers and employees.

Investing for a positive future

Craigmore Sustainables Te Awa dairy farm in Te Pirita, Canterbury.

Under its innovation strategy, Craigmore Sustainables says it is collaborating with new innovators of technology across sustainability, people, animals and business management to enhance New Zealand's dairy sector.

Canada's flagrant dishonesty

DCANZ executive director Kimberly Crewther.

Deeply cynical and completely illogical. That's how Kimberly Crewther, the executive director of DCANZ is describing the Canadian government's flagrant breach of international trade law in refusing to open its market to New Zealand dairy exports.

Couple's Ahuwhenua win 57 years ago still tasting sweet

George Hopa and his wife Pani with the medal they won for the best dairy farm back in 1967.

This week the winner of the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy for the top Māori Dairy farm will be announced at a gala dinner in Hamilton.

OAD milking affects protein content

According to a study from the Riddet Institute, OAD milking can increase or lower the amounts of proteins in milk.

Once-a-day milking (OAD) can increase or lower the amounts of proteins in milk, according to a new study published in the journal Dairy.

Bank helps clients reduce emissions

Rabobank’s Todd Charteris says the bank’s sustainability efforts are largely focused on supporting its clients to reduce their emissions.

Rabobank says climate change creates both risks and opportunities for the bank and its clients and that the food and agriculture sector needs to recognise the potential for both.