The major winners in the 2017 Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards, Cameron and Margaret Bierre, see their academic qualifications and previous careers as a strength.

Farmers’ confidence in the economy and their own businesses improved in Federated Farmers mid-season Farm Confidence Survey, released today.

A staged approach to a comprehensive effluent system delivers on all counts, says a Kereone farmer.

A farmer and community led irrigation scheme has secured $1.37 million funding from the Government.

Otorohanga dairy farmer Laurie Pottinger says good work in the fencing of waterways has noticeably improved water clarity in catchments.

Dairy farmers bracing for unannounced visits by Waikato Regional Council staff are reminded by a Feds spokesman to enforce health and safety rules onfarm.

Dairy farmers are being warned to keep a lookout for a common virus which may be becoming more virulent in New Zealand herds.

Maize silage is a good fit with New Zealand systems because the rumen is a microbial environment, full of bacteria, fungi and protozoa which eventually help to produce milk or weight gain.

What’s happening with once a day (OAD) milking now, following the death last year of its great advocate professor Colin Holmes?

Federated Farmers president Dr William Rolleston spoke on global trade and its impact on farmers at the Feds’ national council last month. Here are excerpts from his speech.