While scientists and farm consultants in laboratories try to solve the problem of nitrogen loss on farms, a large force of creatures works underground 24/7 on the issue.

Leonie Guiney remains undecided about contesting the upcoming Fonterra board elections.

Former Fonterra director Leonie Guiney says the co-op is facing a crisis of confidence.

Farmers have just one week left to submit their opinions on the Zero Carbon Bill.

Northland Regional Council (NRC) has inspected an illegal offal pit at a farm in Northland that is also the subject of a separate complaint about animal abuse.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is beginning a second round of nationwide milk testing, checking the country's dairy herd for the presence of Mycoplasma bovis.

To set up a dairy cow for a long, productive life you must give her the best possible start. Extra effort now will pay dividends throughout her milking life.

Global milk harvesting specialist DeLaval, well known for robotic milking, says it has raised the bar with its recently launched voluntary milking system (VMS) — the VMS300. 

Calving season is around the corner and now is the time to start planning and preparing.

Knowing the signs and stages of labour, how to calf a cow and the immediate care needed after calving, will increase the number of successful births.