How low will you go? How long will you stay there? Those are the questions Dairy NZ is asking at the latest round of ‘Tactics for Tight Times’ workshops around the country.

Beef prices have entered a “structural change” and are likely to stay 20-30% above historical averages, Rabobank’s Hayley Moynihan says.

Low dairy prices will benefit the New Zealand dairy industry in the long term, says a Lincoln University official.

While farmers are “traditionally a private and self sufficient breed” it is important they seek help early when the uncontrollable bites.

Assessing fodder beet yield is essential to minimise risk in transitioning stock onto the crop but be realistic about the level of accuracy that can be achieved.

Farms from the Far North and the East Coast have made the Ahuwhenua finals.

While much of the focus in the early weaning trials has been on twins, there are even bigger gains to be made for single lambs born on herb mixes.

Farmers with multiple farms can now see the consolidated financial position of all those farms together using a new reporting system from CRS Software, Masterton.

The Australian Government has approved the sale of the country’s largest ham and bacon producer to Brazilian meat giant JBS, despite farmer concerns.

Agricultural pilots, flying rotary and fixed wing, have again been warned not to overload their aircraft.