The Australian Dairy Industry Council is targeting a 2016 limit for routine calving induction of 15% of cows per herd.

A farmers' forum to be held next month will help farmers understand the current financial climate and what they can do to manage through it, says DairyNZ.

Fonterra director Michael Spaans says overall there is good support for changes proposed for its leadership structure.

A mate of the Hound reckons those who think dairy is tough going these days should spare a thought for former Fonterra chair Sir Henry van der Heyden.

Could feeding cows brassicas help reduce nitrogen loss from the soil?

Farmers are being offered extra environmental protection advice through an upgraded version of the hugely popular "farm menus".

A big challenge to the New Zealand sheep milking industry is that a lot of the known science is based on overseas indoor, or mixed indoor-outdoor systems.

Former Central Hawkes Bay local body politician Tim Gilbertson proposes a way for beleaguered dairy farmers to fight back against the sector's army of critics.

Three finalists for the Dairy Women's Network's Dairy Community Leadership Award have been announced.

Fancy a vodka? Ever thought of looking over the fence for your quaff?