“We are willing to keep learning, evolving and growing.” Those words from 2015 Sharemilkers/Farmers of the Year, Justin and Melissa Slattery, are perhaps a key to their success.

The financial pain for dairy farmers will hit home early in the coming season, according to the head of Federated Farmers dairy section Andrew Hoggard.

Farmer co-op LIC will hold meetings nationally next month to brief shareholders on its ambitious growth strategy.

A crisis looms in the dairy industry as the implications of the $4.50 payout starts to hit home.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says farmers are resilient and will get through the low milk-price patch.

After the success of last year's event the Dairy Women's Network (DWN) and SealesWinslow, are running free calf nutrition workshops again this year.

Are you ready for transporting your stock ahead of Gypsy Day? Here are some guidelines for preparation and the journey, courtesy of DairyNZ.

There may be savings to be made in dry-off treatments on some dairy farms, but care is needed to avoid cuts costing you dearly down the track, warns Dairy NZ’s mastitis specialist, Jane Lacy-Hulbert.

Last night's Global Dairy Trade auction saw the average price index fall for the fourth consecutive time, dropping 3.5% to US$2,515.

Dana Blackburn is an Ohakune local – born and bred in nearby Raetihi.