Conflicting messages from Fonterra and market analysts is causing grief to dairy farmers.

EU milk production growth is slowing, says ASB's rural economist Nathan Penny.

Darrell Jones has been appointed national sales manager of Gallagher Group's New Zealand animal management team. He has worked 14 years with the company.

Camera imagery technology to get data on cows may soon be available on farm.

Recent guidance suggesting farmgate milk prices will remain around A$5.60kg/MS in southern export regions have confirmed what many farmers had quietly suspected.

Callum and Hanna Stalker have adapted their business to remain on track to achieve their farming goals.

IrrigationNZ and Federated Farmers say greater scrutiny of claims irrigation causes increased 'rumbly-gut' is needed.

Maize silage harvesting is now underway in most regions.

The proprietors of Rakaia Incorporation say the business will make a profit this year despite the low dairy payout.

The field day at Rakaia was another great event, says Kingi Smiler, chairman of the Ahuwhenua management committee which runs the trophy competition.