The country’s second-largest dairy processor says milk supply has been strong across all regions.

Fonterra’s Australian milk suppliers are going to be paid more for their milk than what the co-op’s NZ farmer shareholders are getting.

Fonterra is dropping its 2018-19 forecast payout by up to 50c/kgMS.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor have announced a recovery package to help farmers get back to business more quickly after being cleared of Mycoplasma bovis.

Workshops being held across the country are equipping farmers and rural professionals with the tools to recognise and support those who are struggling.

Following the conclusion of the Zero Carbon Bill consultation process, it has become clear that the local agriculture sector is likely to be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Dairy farmers are pleased that Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) results show improved water quality across the country.

Making sure all livestock coming on and off-farm are NAIT tagged and registered online is every farmers’ responsibility, says Taranaki farmer Nick Brown.

Farm software company FarmIQ says it can manage the data farmers must collect and provide to prove their compliance and sustainability.

Stimulated by Fonterra posting a loss of $196 million, business analysts, academics and journalists have put forward their views on what is wrong with the cooperative and what is needed to sort it out.