Grass and feed supplies are looking good in many parts of the council despite soils drying out fast, says DairyNZ.

The government is monitoring the impact of dry weather on farmers around the country. Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy says he and his department are maintaining a ‘watching brief’.

As in-calf data accumulates across Southland it appears the winter’s widespread swede problem hasn’t had a major impact on reproduction rates.

South Canterbury processor Synlait Milk says milk supply has not been affected despite prolonged dry weather in the region.

In a controversial Waikato case, a judge has told the dairy industry to step up in on educating farmers about environmental responsibilities including disturbing stream beds.

LIC has purchased the majority interest of its Brazilian genetics distributor, NZ Brasil Genetics Producao Animal Ltd.

Fonterra is a step closer to buying a cornerstone stake in leading Chinese infant food manufacturer, Beingmate.

Getting all dairy farmers around the country to see the value of providing nutrient management data to their respective dairy companies presents quite a challenge.

After six months on the back burner the Southern Dairy Development Trust is about to turn up the gas on fundraising for a 3-400ha research and demonstration farm.

Dairy farming is the backbone of New Zealand and will continue to be so for a long time, says Whakatane’s Doug Bull, recipient of the Queens Service Medal in the New Year Honours.