The dairy industry is humming with strong pasture growth, thanks to a kind winter and a mild spring.

New Fonterra chairman Peter McBride’s first official engagement was an address to the co-operative’s unit holders.

Some Waikato farmers are jumping on harvesters to help rural contractors overcome driver shortages.

A proposal by the Timaru District Council (TDC) to extend setbacks in rural areas is raising eyebrows.

A record number of farmers took part in the largest service bull sale in New Zealand – many from the comfort of their own homes.

A leading veterinarian says in his opinion farmers are doing a better job now than ever in regards to animal welfare.

Coolbreene Trust near Taupo is a large-scale dairy operation farming 1150ha, including run-off blocks, within a 10km radius of its home base.

Sophia Clark didn’t think she would end up a dairy farmer but a season milking Jersey cows showed her that a career in farming could deliver both a business and a lifestyle.

Running an organic dairy farm is a bit like living on an island where one has to be completely self-sufficient.

Former Fonterra Shareholders Council chair and Waipu farmer Simon Couper suggests they should be reviewing strategy, not the council.