We have all had to deal with milk quality issues onfarm at some stage in our farming careers — whether it be a freezing point grade or high bulk somatics on the first pick-up or perhaps an antibiotic scare during the season.

Plate heat exchangers (PHE) are the most cost-effective way to cool milk, says DairyNZ.

Much like the price of petrol, the power outputs of self-propelled forage harvesters continue to rise. 

Milk cooling affects milk quality: the faster milk is cooled after milking, the better its quality at collection.

Manufacturers of total mixed ration (TMR) mixers should stop claiming their machines have “better steel, bigger tyres and brighter lights” than competitors’ machines.

It's NZ cheese month and local cheesemakers want consumers to buy more local products.

Six inspirational young people from around New Zealand have been named as the Silver Fern Farms Plate to Pasture Youth Scholarships recipients for 2018.

Biosecurity risk is never static. With fluctuations due to climate change, trade and passenger dynamics and volume, and the spread of global pests and disease, a lot can change - even over a 12-month period. 

Warmer weather and longer days mark the signs of spring approaching and – with it – the promise of more grass and increased production.

The Zetor tractor is not a common sight on New Zealand’s farms, but Dairy News suspects there may still be a few out there earning their keep.