It's been a very challenging season for Taranaki dairy farmers, according to local DairyNZ consulting officer, Ashley Primrose.

New Zealand's fledgling dairy goat industry is in turmoil.

Trials are showing that plantain has the potential to reduce nitrate leaching by more than 20%, says David Burger, DairyNZ general manager sustainable dairy.

The Government is aiming to address a number of risks created by Fonterra's capital restructure.

OPINION: A recent Rural News editorial raised issues about work to reduce agricultural emission and the approval of methane inhibitors.

Dairy Farmgate milk prices have followed commodity prices higher worldwide, with some potential upside in some regions.

The Government has announced its intentions to amend the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA) to support Fonterra’s capital restructure.

DairyNZ says the decision to allow an extra 500 international workers to help on dairy farms will help with the present shortage - estimated to be 4,000 workers.

The three f's - namely fuel, fertiliser and feed prices - led the pack in double digit on-farm cost increases over the last year.

Graeme Coles claims he has developed a product that provides the first real step in practical on-farm greenhouse gas mitigation.