DairyNZ says the latest drop in Fonterra's forecast farmgate milk price for the 2014-15 season is a signal to farmers to reassess the costs of their farm system.

The 2014-15 dairy season, which offered much, has turned into a breakeven one for not just Fonterra suppliers but the entire industry, says Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard.

Dairy Women's Network has appointed one of its past Dairy Woman of the Year winners as its incoming chair.

Fonterra chairman John Wilson says there is further downside risk to its 2014-15 forecast payout.

DairyNZ chairman John Luxton has described the 2013-14 year as a significant one for the dairy industry.

Oceania Dairy expects to reach maximum production for the 2014-15 season next month at its new $214 million Glenavy factory.

A Northland dairy farmer is going to Peru to provide advice on improving the productivity of the Peruvian highlands which cover 15 million hectares.

National's re-election has been hailed as a boost for irrigation schemes.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients is calling for applications to its 2015 agricultural and process engineering scholarship programme.

LIC says it is experiencing high demand for its Jersey genetics this mating season- with two all-round good guys stealing the show.