As part of its strategic choice to lead in sustainability, Fonterra places a strong emphasis on calf wellbeing.

While most dairy farmers are heading into spring calving with lush grass cover, cows may need more starch and energy to compensate for pasture deficiencies this season.

Two robotic milkers on 29ha platform are not the norm in New Zealand, but that's the case for the Comins family that farm at Kihikiki, south of Te Awamutu where they milk 100 cows.

Hauraki farmer Amber Carpenter has been named the new chair of the Dairy Environment Leaders group.

Farmers and rural consultants participating in the Waimakariri district “Next Generation Farming” pilot study, say the process “opened their eyes” to possibilities for improvement in farm businesses, but was also challenging.

DairyNZ is working on a project to engage better with Māori dairy farmers and in a way that has meaning to them.

DairyNZ’s annual economic survey shows Kiwi dairy farmers remained profitable in the 2021/22 season despite increases in operating expenses.

North Canterbury farming couple Bridget Banks and Chris Pennell are focused on developing a really high quality beef herd.

The use of collars and monitoring technology use on farm is expected to keep climbing, says MSD New Zealand livestock business unit lead Pauline Calvert.

As the new dairy season gets underway and farmers tackle ongoing financial challenges, they are being urged not to make hasty decisions about selling cows and cutting back on supplementary feed.