Dealing with the adverse effects of selenium deficiency is a reality for many dairy farmers, with some completely unaware of its effects, says Trina Parker, country manager for BEC Feed Solutions.

High empty rates had been a thorny issue on the Mahuta Ridge dairy farm, Hauraki Plains.

More regional winners have been named in the 2018 Dairy Industry Awards. They will contest the national titles at the awards dinner night in Invercargill on May 12.

It's official: Australia’s best butter is made at Fonterra’s Cobden site in Victoria.

Our dairy farming work life is full on: we love our cows, put their needs first in our decision making, and our success proves our decisions have been and are correct.

When people say New Zealand should be a leader in agricultural climate change technology and systems, Feds climate change spokesman Andrew Hoggard says he gets “pissed off”.

Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran was scheduled to meet with Federated Farmers last week to discuss the rollout of rural broadband.

A warning is sounding to dairy farmers that environmental policy is likely to restrict cow numbers.

China demand for whole milk powder has been keeping prices elevated, says Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey.

Fonterra farmers says the co-op’s half year results is a mixed bag; they welcome the lift in forecast milk price but are unhappy with the drop in dividend.