Displaying items by tag: Australia
Fonterra appoints new Oceania head
‘All science, all gases mantra’ was wrong
When you have a hard problem and no solutions you tend to ignore it: that's what New Zealand has been doing about greenhouse gas emissions, says Anders Crofoot, Federated Farmers spokesman on climate change.
Anchor in Ethiopia and Australia
New Zealand’s oldest dairy brand has opened up new markets with its first consumer foray into Ethiopia and Australia.
Fodder, sugar beets dream feed if grown right
Fodder and sugar beets are shaping up to be the next big thing in grazing management, with the high yield, low cost option expected to take off in Australia as it has in New Zealand.
Less burping increases production in dairy cows
Investigations into methane at Ellinbank Research Farm, Victoria, Australia, have uncovered surprising and unexpected outcomes for milk production and animal health.
Yet another underarm
Even with the ANZAC relationship dating back 100 years, it seems the lack of commitment by our Australian cousins cost New Zealand's dairy sector more meaningful gains from the recently concluded TPP negotiations.
Oz farmers take on militant unions over China FTA
Australian dairy farmers are doing their bit to get the free trade deal with China over the final hurdle.
New Plymouth council quitting Tasmanian dairy
Sentiment drives Australian rebound
International dairy commodity prices have staged a remarkable recovery in recent months, as global supply and demand slowly return to a more balanced outlook.
Aussie farmers back China trade deal
As Australian politicians haggle over endorsing a free trade agreement with China, farmers are warning that failure to ratify the deal will cost them up to A$18 billion over 10 years.