The dairy industry has been great to Waikato farmer Mike O’Connor and he thinks the time is right to give something back by standing for Fonterra's board.

Despite challenges posed by Covid-19, Waikato milk processor Tatua posted record revenues of $381 million last financial year.

Fonterra farmers are happy to see the back of the cooperative’s loss-making China Farms.

About 150 people turned out last week to attend a field day at Ngai Tukairangi Trust’s kiwifruit orchard at Matapihi.

Any dairy farmer who has taken a smack in the face from a dung-encrusted cow’s tail on a frosty morning will know the feeling and wonder how to stop it happening again.

This year's Kate Sheppard Memorial Award recipient will support research to ultimately help New Zealand farmers choose forages for best production and drought resistance.

Ben and Yvonne Lee weren’t born into farming but have taken it up with vigour.

After investing over $1 billion and following 10 years of poor returns, Fonterra has agreed to sell its China farms for $555 million (RMB ¥2.5 billion).

OPINION: This is a call to action to all farmers who have worked on through Covid-19 difficulties, supporting the economy and contributing to recovery.

Government policies and the ongoing fallout from Covid-19 are being blamed for a continuing drop in farmer confidence.