Tractor sales in New Zealand in 2016 mirrored 2015, the slack in dairy areas having been compensated by greater fortunes in Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay.

DairyNZ has put together in-depth tools and animations on how to milk efficiently while ensuring cow health.

A time-saving strategy is to shorten the milking time for up to 20% of the herd, says DairyNZ scientist Dr Paul Edwards.

Maize silage harvest is running two-three weeks late in most areas because of later planting and cooler-than-average early summer temperatures.

New Zealand First is again batting for dairy farmers.

It's the season for the doomsayers of the dairy industry.

Despite its large dairy herds, China is still a long way from self-sufficiency in dairy.

Everyone was smiling recently at a discussion meeting hosted by Okaihau, Northland dairy farmer Roger Hutchings on his farm.

Dairy farmers living in the shadow of Mt Taranaki are doing it tough as the rain keeps on falling.

Farmers can now benchmark their farm performances on a national scale, thanks to a new online tool.