On-shelf dairy prices for consumers in China are too high so demand is not growing, says Fonterra's chief executive Theo Spierings.

Looking for a new milk cooling system on farm to ensure you meet new regulations coming into effect mid-2016? Then you must visit the Meddo Farm in Waitoa today.

Federated Farmers says palm kernel expeller (PKE) is not to be blamed for Indonesian forest fires.

About 200 agribusiness leaders attended a thought-provoking TEDx-styled event which promised to challenge traditional thinking about the future of farming in New Zealand.

As summer approaches and much of Australia prepares for the long hot months ahead, it is time to reflect on the effect of heat stress in our dairy calves.

While farmers prepare their herds for mating they should keep the milking team focused on preventing mastitis says Dairy Australia's animal health and fertility programme manager, Dr Kathryn Davis.

Pasture quality is crucial for achieving profitability, high milk solids production, cow condition score targets and good in-calf results. But what a pain it has been trying to manage quality during this season of stop-start growth.

China Dairy Corporation Ltd, an industry leader there, will list on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Murray Goulburn has bought Mitsubishi Corporation's remaining 24.1% in Tasmanian Dairy Products Co Pty Ltd (TDP) for A$4.8 million, taking 100% ownership.

Landcorp and Chinese conglomerate Shanghai Pengxin have jointly set up a venture to train future farm leaders – at no cost to those chosen for the course.