Over the past 5 years following the banning of inductions, farmers have reacted by shortening mating periods to prevent a prolonged calving season.

Digital dermatitis, which left unchecked can lead to lameness, appears to be slowly increasing in New Zealand, says Neil Chesterton, Vet Education Transfer Services.

The plantain product Ecotain has been shown to reduce nitrate leaching from urine patches in dairy pastures by up to 90%, says Agricom product development specialist Allister Moorhead.

Three finalists are contesting the 2018 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year award: a dairy consultant, a district mayor and a leadership coach.

Livestock Improvement Corporation shareholders have voted to simplify the co-op’s share structure.

Is it fair that the New Zealand dairy industry is criticised while tourism is lauded?

Listed Australian dairy processor Bega Cheese attracted an extra 100 million litres of milk during the second half of last year.

Canadian processor Saputo, on the verge of becoming Australia’s largest dairy player, looked at investing in New Zealand 16 years ago.

Hauraki Plains farmer Julie Pirie will lead a board heading a new educational farm in Auckland.

State-owned Pamu Farms of New Zealand can thank the red meat sector, rather than dairy, for its half-year result.