A team effort has won sharemilkers Mark and Jamie Arnold the 2016 New Zealand Share Farmer of the Year award.

DairyNZ is bracing for a $3 million shortfall in levy income this year.

Fertiliser co-op Ravensdown has used the opening of a new item of plant in Christchurch to announce two big financial sweeteners to its shareholders.

The pain New Zealand dairy farmers have endured for two years is now being shared round the world.

State-owned farmer Landcorp will not be getting any new capital to spend on its farms, as the Government imposes on SOEs a more rigorous process for new investment.

The Government will not stifle the growth of the dairy industry to limit its impact on the environment, says Deputy Prime Minister Bill English.

Dairy farmers remain unwavering and determined despite the tough times, says DairyNZ chairman Michael Spaans.

Dairy farmers remain unwavering and determined despite the tough times, says DairyNZ chairman Michael Spaans.

Fonterra has confirmed it will pay part of its forecast final dividend earlier, to support farmers during a time of extremely tight on-farm cash flows.

DANNEVIRKE SHAREMILKERS Mark and Jaime Arnold were named the 2016 New Zealand Share Farmers of the Year. They took home $52,000 in cash and prizes at last night's national awards in Wellington.