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The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO Scheme) received a record number of enquiries in the past year - close to 5,000, a 21% increase on the previous year.

‘Just take the plunge’ - that’s the message from Hamish and Simon Guild of High Peak Station, Canterbury to anyone considering entering the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

The Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm (LUDF) is crediting a raft of improved management practises in achieving a big turnaround in empty rates.

Taranaki dairy farmer and Holstein Friesian breeder Wayne Taylor has been recognised for his contribution to the Holstein Friesian breed with a Holstein Friesian NZ Honorary Life Membership Award.

The last thing most Jersey members would expect to read in the Jersey Focus is an article about the well-known Holstein Friesian and Ayrshire breeders Gary and Karen Peters of the Rock View stud, Midhirst, Taranaki.

A recent study shows that the shift to renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, has led to increased food prices and a decrease in agricultural output.

OPINION: Federated Farmers' latest Farm Confidence survey brings little comfort to the farming sector.

Ray Smith says MPI has re-organised their part of the business which deals with market access and FTAs.

With only a few days before the nominations close, Kiwi dairy farmers are being encouraged to get their nominations in for the DairyNZ Board of Director elections.

Ministry for Primary Industries director general Ray Smith remains optimistic about the long-term future of the dairy industry.