Industry body DairyNZ says the increased dividend and the maintained $4.25/kgMS farmgate milk price from Fonterra is some good news for farmers with shares.

DairyNZ's Tactics campaign continues to support farmers through field days which will be underway in September and October.

Fonterra has announced a forecast earnings per share range for the 2017 financial year of 50 to 60 cents.

The Farmax Consultant of the Year awards have revealed the high calibre of young people working in the rural industry.

Calving is getting underway in many regions, seeing farmers excited to see their future herds hit the ground, LIC says.

Indonesia is one of Fonterra's priority markets where it sees huge potential for growth.

Cheese prices have fallen to their lowest level in almost nine years in the local market, with overall food prices dragged down by cheaper dairy products.

Living Water partners, Fonterra and the Department of Conservation (DOC), have created much needed 'silt traps' on two of the Waikato Peat Lakes they're working hard to restore.

Research and development by Strainrite has resulted in the company's Tangle Free Hotpost.

To set up a dairy cow for a long, productive life you must give her the best possible start, says DairyNZ.