French dairy giant Danone says its popular NZ-made infant formula Karicare will become carbon neutral by 2030.

Some dairy farmers in Southland are already moving to once a day (OAD) milking because they don’t have sufficient good pasture on which to graze their stock.

The firming of whole milk powder (WMP) prices in the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) is good news, according to analysts.

Waikato-based financial consultant and Fonterra board aspirant Annabel Cotton believes this is a critical time for the co-op to get back on path.

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.