New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) has appointed Sam Waugh as the farm manager of its 74ha dairy farm in Auckland.

The country’s second-largest milk processor is warning its suppliers to expect lower milk prices in the months ahead as milk supply around the world increases.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is taking some creative initiatives to help farmers deal with the drought gripping large parts of the country.

Chairman of Fonterra Shareholders Council, James Barron on Fonterra, COVID-19, and the importance of community.

The COVID-19 pandemic may change the way farmers attend discussions long term, according to DairyNZ.

Kiwi dairy farmers are being told to expect a significantly lower farmgate milk price in the coming season, as the global milk market absorbs the impact of COVID-19.

A final report into the review of the Fonterra Shareholders Council will be handed to farmers by the end of August.

King Country farmer Jacqui Hahn is Waikato Federated Farmers first woman president.

Mid-Canterbury farmer Tania Burrows is winner of Dairy Women’s Network inaugural Regional Leader of the Year award.

Dealing with the drought and animal welfare is more concerning to dairy farmers than COVID-19 according to DairyNZ chief executive, Dr Tim Mackle.