New Zealand's seasonal dairy system brings a need to maximise the number of days in milk, and this season the pressure is greater than ever upon farmers to achieve that.

Pasture-based dairy farming is a balance between managing the pasture and the cows to maximise sustainable profit, says DairyNZ.

Dairy farmers searching for efficiencies in their operation know that home-grown, fully-utilised pasture has always been the most cost-effective feed.

The best pastures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty have been identified.

Farmers contemplating a land use conversion to dairying can get a new online environmental 'how to' planning guide to help ensure any new farm meets industry standards.

A large North Canterbury dairy farm, believed to be Canterbury's highest priced rural property sale in 2014, shows the strength of demand for dairy land, despite the sector's falling payouts.

The Dairy Women's Network says this year's annual conference will be a treat for attendees, with some of the best speakers and workshops the organisation has ever offered.

Federated Farmers believes that the continuing fall in fuel prices should result in lower farm input costs.

ANZ has announced an assistance package for farmers affected by extreme dry conditions across much of New Zealand’s east coast.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy met with local farmers near Ashburton yesterday and says that dry conditions are a concern.