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Critical industry?

OPINION: There's an outpouring of concern over the parlous state of one of our major industries.

OPINION: Food security is a sore point in the UK, as a direct result of its National Food Strategy, and there’s a lesson in this for other food producing nations like NZ: government meddling in farming is a very bad idea!

'Living labs' to tackle emissions

AgResearch principal scientist Cecile de Klein.

Living labs that bring together expertise at locations around New Zealand are among potential solutions identified by researchers to help the country move towards a more climate resilient future.

High calibre finalists for Fonterra DWOTY award

The chair of the Dairy Environment Leaders, the president of the North Otago Federated Farmers, and a herd health veterinarian are among those nominated for the Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year award this year.

Rewarding farmers who embrace sustainability

DairyNZ chief executive Campbell Parker says DairyNZ is celebrating the winners of its Sustainability and Stewardship Awards.

Winners of DairyNZ’s Sustainability and Stewardship awards in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have their eyes firmly fixed on progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy.

DWN unveils regional award finalists

Dairy Women's Network has announced the finalists for its Regional Leader of the Year award.

Make vets part of your management team

Britain’s Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss says vets can offer a lot more than just turning up to deal with a sick animal.

Farmers are being urged to make their veterinarians an integral part of their farm management team.

Herd production performance soars

The average six week in-calf rate is sitting at 69.3% for the 2023-24 season, up 2.7% from last season.

New data released by LIC and DairyNZ shows New Zealand dairy farmers have achieved the highest six week in-calf rate and lowest notin- calf rate on record.

Council lifeline for A&P Show

A&P Associations around the country remain in a strong position, with good public interest in terms of spectator numbers and engagement.

Christchurch City Council and the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association (CAPA) have signed an agreement which will open more of Canterbury Agricultural Park for public use while helping to provide long-term certainty for the A&P Show.