A survey showing that the public care about waterways is no surprise, says DairyNZ.

Dairy is a major contributor to New Zealand’s living standards and plays a crucial role in supporting regional economic development, according to an NZEIR report released recently.

More farms have been changing hands in recent months, according to the Real Estate Institute of NZ (REINZ).

DairyNZ says it supports the Waikato Regional Council monitoring and increasing their focus on high-risk farms.

Independent milk processor Synlait has signed up its first Waikato dairy farmers.

Farmers will have to look at their fundamental farming systems if they are to meet future nitrogen leaching limits, claims DairyNZ science manager Dave McCall.

The extra and hidden costs of bringing in feed can often mean increased milk production, but not increased operating profit.

New Zealand's dairy sector is evolving, with the latest data showing a shift to fewer herds and a greater focus on their performance.

He’s only been in the job a month or so, but already Ray Smith has been on the road meeting staff and stakeholders and rapidly coming to grips with his new role.

As we bid farewell to another year it’s time for the annual review of 2018 in the primary sector as seen by the Rural News editorial team.