One of New Zealand’s deepest breeder Jersey herds – known for its enduring connection through cattle with the UK’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II – will host its 75th anniversary celebration sale on-farm on April 22.

With slurry and dairy effluent being recognised as an asset by most farmers, it makes sense to have it applied in a way that makes the most of the nutrients carried within.

Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay made a whirlwind trip to India last month, his first overseas visit in the new role. He spoke to Indian business leaders in New Delhi. Here's part of what he said:

It's a wee issue but with a big environmental impact, and a new award-winning technology developed by AgResearch may help farmers to address it.

Former Tatua chief executive Paul McGilvary has been appointed acting chair of troubled milk processor Synlait. McGilvary’s appointment follows the sudden resignation of chair Simon Robertson last week.

Fodder beet continues to play an important part in dairy rations, with typical yields of 15-18 tonnes of DM per hectare, or in some areas not limited by lack of moisture, yields of up to 25 tonnes/ha can be achieved by May/June.

OPINION: In the heartland of rural New Zealand, Waikato Milking Systems is on a transformative journey that seeks to revolutionise dairy farming practices with their latest innovation, ErgoPOD.

Wairoa District farmers are beside themselves with stress as they still deal with the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle and the numerous other storms that have hit the area.

One of the badly hit kiwifruit orchards in Hawke's Bay was the 40 hectare covered block owned by the Bay of Plenty based, Ngai Tukairangi Trust.

Troubled Canterbury milk processor Synlait has received a boost with Chinese authorities giving the company the green light to manufacture and export infant formula for the next four years.