While most New Zealand farmers operate with animals at pasture all year round, unlike their European counterparts, several operations in the South Island have invested in cow barns to beat the often-inclement weather.

Creating perfect silage is both a science and an art, and it all begins with the right tools, according to machinery maker Claas.

Summer challenges dairy farming in unique ways. Heat stress, paired with changes in pasture quality can affect milk composition and overall productivity.

DairyNZ's Kirsty Verhoek ‘walks the talk’, balancing her interests in animal welfare, agricultural science and innovative dairy farming.

North Canterbury dairy farmer and recently elected deputy chair of DairyNZ, Cameron Henderson is not afraid to break the mould when it comes to finding farming systems that work for him.

Marise James describes her 38-year career as a rural and farmer advisor as one that has ridden the waves of many changes.

OPINION: Whenever I present Te Mata's wines into markets, I often begin by saying that our winery's story is a weird one.

Milking technology provider GEA Farm Technologies is introducing its first automatic milking system (AMS) in New Zealand.

With the advent of climate change, dairy farmers could expect to be dealing with more days where their cows are suffering from heat stress.

OPINION: One of the world’s largest dairy co-operatives has come under fire for embracing a new methane-reducing additive fed to cows. The claims, made on social media, says the use of a feed additive by Arla Foods farmers could ‘contaminate’ milk and allegedly cause cancer.