One of the highest numbers of empty cows in recent years could play havoc with the meat industry and will likely cost the dairy industry more than $20 million dollars next season.

The country's second largest milk processor has slashed its forecast milk price range for the last third of this season by 50c.

The National Party has announced what it says are sweeping changes to farm regulations.

Brett McIntosh of the Palmerston North-based family agricultural engineering firm McIntosh, says their Multi-4 and 5 bale feeders offer a major leap in productivity if you need to lift and feed 10 or more bales daily.

The purpose of a catch crop is to increase annual dry matter production, to take up soil mineral and urine nitrogen and to reduce the risk of leaching or runoff.

A behind-the-scenes look at Auckland International Airport's biosecurity arrangements provided the team at New Zealand Winegrowers with some interesting insights into the lives of detector dogs, the eating habits of long-haul passengers... and dirty laundry.

Early detection of lameness is a crucial factor in maintaining a profitable and healthy dairy herd.

Registrations are now open for two DairyNZ 2023 Farmers' Forum events.

Lincoln University has launched a new research venture which aims to lead the way towards a more ethical and sustainable way of dairying.

OPINION: The recent extreme weather events in New Zealand, which included fatalities and significant property damage, including an estimated $1 billion to the agriculture sector alone, should makes us pause and think again of the best way forward for us to make our contribution to the planet’s climate and food needs.