Last month we talked about why dry cow management is critical, though often overlooked. This month I wanted to dive further into the dry period’s importance to udder health.

Gallagher Animal Management and Nedap are combining their innovative strengths to "revolutionise" livestock management.

OPINION: Few things are more stressful for dairy farmers than running out of feed when cows need it most.

OPINION: World famous liqueur maker Baileys is the latest to dabble with plant-based products.

A company growing and processing seaweed with known methane-busting properties at a facility in Bluff is expanding internationally but New Zealand cattle farmers won't be getting the product anytime soon.

Milk production is up nationally, despite drought conditions beginning to bite in some districts, according to the latest update from Fonterra.

Livestock management technology provider Nedap is on a mission – to put the power of precision farming on the side of New Zealand dairy farmers.

The 2025 South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) chairman, Rangiora farmer Andrew Stewart, is predicting a successful event on the back of good news coming out of the farming sector and with it a greater level of optimism among farmers.

Now in its 20th year, the Fruit in Schools (FIS) programme is playing an increasingly vital role in supporting children facing hunger.

Dairy automation company Lely reported a 3.4% decline in total turnover last year but notes that sales are picking up.