Canadian dairy giant Saputo has announced a ‘zero tolerance policy’ on animal welfare and will refuse milk from farms showing evidence of animal cruelty.

Rural businessman Richard Green of Canterbury has been appointed to the AGMARDT board.

A dairy farm consultant says he is worried that this season’s low milk price will tip some young, innovative dairy farmers out of the industry.

The market downturn in dairy is among foremost concerns for Rabobank dairy research director Hayley Moynihan as she steps into the newly created role of the bank’s general manager Country Banking.

Overly officious inspectors and difficulty finding the time to do paperwork are coloring farmers’ impressions of WorkSafe NZ, according to farmers.

Prime Minister John Key says the lower dairy payout brings an even greater need for innovation in the primary sector.

Mobile phones and devices are making their mark at the National Fieldays.

HIGH VALUE sheep milk products from New Zealand could soon be available in key overseas markets.

Rural News reporter PETER BURKE reports after day two at the National Fieldays at Mystery Creek.

The New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays is now into its second day and the Rural News Group team are there checking out the action.