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

Fonterra is expecting milk production worldwide to slow as the low price makes it unsustainable to milk cows.

New research from Lincoln University suggests biowaste can be used on former pine plantations to generate big economic returns.

The hunt is on for New Zealand's top dairy, sheep and beef agricultural consultants with nominations for the Farmax Consultant of the Year Awards now officially open.

With calving time approaching, SealesWinslow has teamed up with the Dairy Women’s Network and celebrity chef Michael Van de Elzen to ensure both calves and carers get the best nutrition.

Every year in April, or there-a-bouts, large groups of people gather together for the annual ritual of harvest.

Averages are a great mathematical tool and brilliant for hiding poorer performing results because they get dragged up by higher results. 

Innovations by Corkill Systems, Opunake, have saved millions of dollars in electricity costs for dairy farmers who use their products, the company says.

Milk analysis, ‘gentle’ teat liners and a lower-temperature CIP detergent are among the things to see on the DeLaval site.

The 2015 National Fieldays should be “business as usual” despite the downturn in dairy prices, says chief executive Jon Calder.