A hint from recent trade talks suggests that New Zealand may not get everything it wants in its free trade negotiations with the European Union and Britain.

Last issue we asked Rural News readers if they thought farming leaders have stood up enough to the Government over new regulations.

With calving just a few weeks away, farmers in the Buller district are now busy repairing damage to their properties. 

Dead stock are being quickly removed and heavy machinery brought in to deal with silted pastures and damaged infrastructure on farms in the flood-devastated Buller area.

Waikato farmer Ed Grayling milks 430 cows on mostly peat soil that is low on trace elements.

Feeding livestock can bring with it several challenges including labour shortages, wasted feed, higher prices for smaller quantities, intake monitoring and dominant animals bullying more timid individuals.

LIC Science Leader Bevin Harris has been recognised for his pioneering work in animal evaluation.

Changes have been announced to the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards programme.

OPINION: The New Zealand dairy sector attracts the best and brightest from around the world; aspirational farmers that want to make the highest quality products in the best environment.

OPINION: Just as Southland farmers were receiving praise from local authorities on their improved winter grazing practices, new photos surfaced of cows knee-deep in mud.