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New Federated Farmers national dairy chair Karl Dean is looking forward to tackling the issues facing the sector.

The profitability of dairy farmers is likely to increase in the coming year, accordign to the latest report by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the outlook for the primary sector.

Fonterra's co-op model and what it does for New Zealand has lured one of its bright stars back on board.

On the eve of his departure from Federated Farmers board, Richard McIntyre is thanking farmers for their support and words of encouragement during his stint as a farmer advocate.

Consumers around the world are willing to pay more for products containing dairy and this is driving demand for butter and cream, says Fonterra.

OPINION: Dairy farmers are under increasing pressure to safeguard their livestock, equipment and operations from a range of security threats.

OPINION: You would've missed this one if you rely on mainstream media for your news, but your old mate reckons credit should go where credit's due: Emissions by dairy cattle decreased by 1.6% according to the latest NZ Greenhouse Gas Inventory report.

Only this season’s $10/kgMS bumper payout has saved some dairy farms along the Taranaki coast from absolute disaster due to the present drought – dubbed as one of the worst ever for some.

New Zealand’s top cheeses for 2025 have been announced and family-owned, Oamaru-based Whitestone Cheese is the big winner.

New Zealand’s special agricultural trade envoy Hamish Marr believes the outlook for the dairy sector remains strong.