The decision by the Government to classify veterinarians as critical workers is being welcomed by the industry.

Fonterra is opening up ownership of its successful global dairy auction platform to two strategic partners.

Open Country Dairy suppliers are in for another record milk price next month.

The focus on winter grazing practices in Southland revs up this month.

Fear of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine is the latest factor behind the surge in global dairy prices.

The relationship between council and farmers is important, says outgoing Environment Southland chief executive Rob Phillips.

The recent floods on the West Coast hit farmers much harder than last July's downpour, says West Coast Federated Farmers president Bede O'Connor.

Manawatu dairy farmers Wendy and Richard Ridd consider the environment extensively when making decisions on their farm that runs to 260 hectares, with a milking platform of 196 cows.

A record milk price this season would be a huge psychological boost for Northland farmers, says the region's Federated Farmers dairy chair Matt Long.

The annual Northland Dairy Development Trust (NDDT) conference will now be run as a series of webinars.