A REPORT produced by Gordon Stephenson trophy-winners Craige and Roz Mackenzie gives a fascinating insight into South American agriculture, says Simon Saunders, acting chair of the NZ Farm Environment (NZFE) Trust.

STRONG INFANT formula sales have boosted European co-op Royal FrieslandCampina’s half year results.

AN INCREASE in milk volumes expected as a result of the abolition of the EU’s milk quota are already showing up says Arla Foods chief executive Peder Tuborgh.

IN 2013, China imported 2 .1 million tonnes of dairy worth US$8.8 billion, making it the largest importer of milk products in the world. Imports have increased 45% in the last five years, a trend gathering pace.

TELECOMMS COMPANY Spark says the rollout of its 4G services in Waikato will help dairy farmers.

RURAL SERVICE trader Allied Farmers has returned an unaudited net profit of $1.1 million, turning around a $4.4m loss last year.

THERE’S NEVER a dull moment on David and Glenys McConnell’s farm near Hamilton.

FARMERS with flood damaged and silt covered pastures must do all they can to get pastures clean says Northland Seed and Supplies managing director Phil Hawkins.

AN ALOE vera and manuka stock supplement is helping a Northland herd stay healthier says its Dargaville owner.

FILM WRAPPING silage bales instead of net-wrapping them before applying balewrap is gaining popularity says a machinery distributor.