Last week's approval of a recapitalisation plan for troubled milk processor Synlait is good for Canterbury and gives farmer suppliers a lot of security going forward, says farmer Willy Leferink.

The outlook for dairy farms this season is better than anticipated.

North Island maize grain growers are facing an uncertain future in 2025 as the country's energy crisis hits the rural sector.

Voting is now open for this year’s DairyNZ director elections.

With mastitis being a drain on production, resources and animal health any tools that help dairy farmers to quickly detect the problem, particularly that of subclinical cases, will help dairy farmers maintain a healthy bottom line.

In a “watershed vote”, Synlait shareholders have approved a recapitalisation plan that hands over control of the listed milk processor to China conglomerate Bright Dairy.

Fonterra is investing $150 million on a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki.

Good news for New Zealand dairy farmers – whole milk and skim milk powder prices rose in the overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction.

The health and productivity of dairy cow means the difference between a successful or struggling dairy operation, and these can be significantly influenced by proper mineral supplementation.

A former dairy farmer with a passion for breeding good cows has switched gears after farming in her own right.