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To Kiwi ears, an international conference that talks about a "just and fair transition" to sustainable dairy sounds like a clarion call for better access to valuable markets. 'Just and fair' means more to the world than opening up borders to big exporters like NZ. Tim Fulton reports.

Free workshops focused on managing risk in sharefarming get underway this week.

Triple 'butterfly' or dual mower combinations have become increasingly popular, offering increased output and better utilisation of tractors that keep gaining horsepower.

Dairy farmers can boost their reproduction success this mating season by prioritising hoof health and early lameness detection to keep cows in top condition and make the most of a promising forecast payout, according to agritech company Herd-i.

Former Synlait chief executive Grant Watson says the past two years have been quite the journey.

Retiring chair Jim van der Poel has used his final AGM to announce the intention to increase the DairyNZ farmer levy for the first time in the industry-good body's 17-year history.

Canterbury milk processor Synlait says some farmer suppliers have been inquiring about the process to remove their cessation notices, handed in earlier this year.

Speciality milk producer Lewis Road Creamery is celebrating its 10^th anniversary of iconic chocolate milk with a new flavour.

The first change in Synlait’s management team, since China’s Bright Dairy securing 65% ownership, has been announced.

A dairy quota dispute between New Zealand and Canada is heading to mandatory negotiations.