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Farmers appear to be cautiously welcoming the Government’s plan to reform local government, according to Ag First chief executive, James Allen.

Many farmers around the country are taking advantage of the high dairy payout to get maximum production out of their cows.

A leading farm consultant says it's likely the dairy season in the Waikato will come to a premature end because of the drought.

"Ask me in about three weeks’ time."

Ag First chief executive James Allen says dairy farmer optimism is on the rise.

The future will see a continuation of the trend to fewer and larger farms, most of which will be ‘family corporates’, says AgFirst chief executive James Allen.

What should be the role of the next generation of agricultural consultants?

The farm consultant of the future will need to fully understand the various new emerging technologies and at the same time have good interpersonal skills to relate to clients.

Cash flow budgeting is going to be critical for dairy farmers in the coming season.

A warning to dairy farmers: don’t try to buy yourself out of any drought.