The dramatic spread of cow disease Mycoplasma bovis has alarmed farmers, says Federated Farmers vice-president Andrew Hoggard.

The threat of a big drought is prompting Westpac to contact its farmer clients to see what help they may need.

It's not always easy making sure your staff enjoy coming to work, right?

Getting good staff is just one of the challenges faced by dairy farming businesses. But are we doing enough as employers to create environments where good people want to work?

Similar to a high breeding worth cow, a high genetic merit ryegrass cultivar won’t fulfil its potential if it’s not managed properly.

With summer bringing hot conditions to many parts of the country, it’s important to ensure cows avoid heat stress and their health is closely monitored.

New Agriculture and Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor is meeting with his officials to discuss the next steps in dealing with the bacterial disease, Mycoplasma bovis.

Copper (Cu) is an essential micronutrient of cattle with many vital roles, ranging from facilitating the formation of red blood cells and nerves to the manufacture of connective tissue and bone growth.

With more women working in farming, more are contracting the disease leptospirosis, says the president of Rural Women NZ, Fiona Gower.

DairyNZ will lead a seven-year $21 million research partnership to contribute to cleaning up rural waterways.