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Perrin Ag welcomes new consultant Alyssa Brazendale
Agri advisor Perrin Ag says its graduate recruitment programme continues to bring new talent into the agricultural sector.Entries open for 2026 NZ Dairy Industry Awards
Entries are open for the 2026 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA).Leah Prankerd: A passion for dairying and farmer support
It was love that first led Leah Prankerd to dairying.DairyNZ appoints Dr Jenny Jago to key science role
DairyNZ has appointed Dr Jenny Jago to a newly created leadership team role - science partnerships & impact advisor -…National
From Calf Shows to Semex NZ: Rachel Cox’s dairy journey
When I interview Rachel Cox, she is driving - on her way to her next meeting.
Fonterra to boost UHT cream production with $150m plant
With Fonterra's UHT plant at its Edendale site less than a year from completion, demand continues to grow for products…New scholarship to grow female leaders in dairy
A new $50,000 scholarship fund designed to support and empower women in the New Zealand dairy industry through leadership development…High dairy payouts fuel record milk production across NZ
Many farmers around the country are taking advantage of the high dairy payout to get maximum production out of their cows.Owl Farm marks 10 years as NZ’s first demonstration dairy farm
In 2015, the signing of a joint venture between St Peter's School, Cambridge, and Lincoln University saw the start of…World
Europe’s largest dairy co-operative to launch in 2026 as Arla Foods and DMK merge
The creation of Europe's largest dairy co-operative should be complete by early 2026.
Young Aussie farmers gain global insights on study tour to Ireland
Twenty four young farmers from South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania have returned from a recent study tour of Ireland with practical insights, fresh thinking and an expanded network of peers.
Lactalis in front to acquire Fonterra’s Australian dairy assets after ACCC clearance
The world's largest dairy company may be in pole position to acquire Fonterra's Australian assets.
India–New Zealand FTA talks continue in Delhi as officials pursue trade breakthrough
This past week has seen another round of negotiations between India and New Zealand to produce a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries.
Nestle announces succession plan for board chair
Global food company Nestle’s chair Paul Bulcke will step down at its next annual meeting in April 2026.
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Divestment means Fonterra can focus on its strengths
OPINION: Fonterra's board has certainly presented us, as shareholders, with a major issue to consider.
Working with farmers to ensure best outcomes
OPINION: Recent media commentary from Southland Federated Farmers has raised concerns among our rural communities, particularly around Environment Southland’s approach…Editorial: Nitrate emergency?
OPINION: Environment Canterbury's (ECan) decision recently to declare a so-called “nitrate emergency” is laughable.A broad approach to environment
OPINION: As an on-farm judge for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards for many years, I’ve witnessed first-hand how dramatically New…Should co-op sell its consumer brands?
OPINION: As CEO of the Dairy Board in the 1980s I was fortunate to work with a team of experienced…Agribusiness
NZ household food waste falls again
Kiwis are wasting less of their food than they were two years ago, and this has been enough to push…
Secure your maize now, don't wait for the scramble
I recently had the pleasure of attending an AgFirst event in Hamilton where the results of the 2024-25 Waikato-Bay of…PGG Wrightson declares dividend as profits surge 248%
Agricultural support giant PGG Wrightson will pay a dividend this year on the back of an improved performance buoyed by…Two milk processing plants changing hands
Two large milk processing plants in New Zealand are changing hands.Strong growth for Yili's NZ operations
Chinese dairy giant Yili Group says its New Zealand operations are on track for strong revenue growth in 2025 after…Management
Technology and nutrition – a combined approach
Farm technology is an exciting frontier, and it's changing how we manage herds.
Better electricity generation, storage and trade on farms
Energy costs in New Zealand are rising. Farmers find themselves with ever increasing gas and electricity prices. A group of…How to Make High-Quality Grass Silage
Grass silage is pickled pasture, preserved through the conversion of its sugars into lactic acid by bacteria.Ministry for the Environment to sponsor Ballance Farm Environment Award
The Ministry for the Environment is joining as a national award sponsor in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA from…Manage fertiliser, feed use to lift production efficiency
DairyNZ has pulled together tactics that will help farmers improve on-farm efficiency and have positive benefits for the environment. These…Farm Health
Lameness in Dairy Cows: Prevention, detection & recovery
Lameness takes toll on cows and farm performance. A lame cow produces less milk, loses condition and takes longer to…
First young HF sire set
The inaugural intake of the Holstein Innovation programme has produced its first young sire set to make an impact on…Preparing for maize planting
With spring underway, maize growers across New Zealand are preparing for planting.LUDF adopts tactical variable milking to boost profitability
An early adopter of a 10-in-7 variable milking regime, the Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm (LUDF) is tweaking the system…Australia develops first local mRNA FMD vaccine
Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks could have a detrimental impact on any country's rural sector, as seen in the United…Machinery & Products
John Deere launches Harvest Profit in NZ & Australia
Recently released in Australia and New Zealand by John Deere, a unique new software platform offers near real time profitability monitoring…
New McHale terra drive axle option
Well-known for its Fusion baler wrapper combination, Irish manufacturer McHale has launched an interesting option at the recent Irish Ploughing…Quad safety promoted as part of the product
It's hard to believe that quad bikes or ATVs have been around for about 50 years – even longer if…Amazone unveils flagship spreader
With the price of fertiliser still significantly higher than 2024, there is an increased onus on ensuring its spread accurately at…Sky Agriculture launches Sky Sonic precision planter
Sky Agriculture was formed in 2020, bringing together the well-known European brands of Sulky, Prolog and Sky, under the oversight…Motoring
Jimny goes 5-door
Fifty years ago, Suzuki was a pioneer in developing a small Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with fourwheel drive capability and…
Kiwi fave goes green
A firm favourite of rural families and those seeking to get off the beaten track, Subaru has announced the introduction…LDV electric ute breaks cover
While there seems to be a feeding frenzy for hybrid or electric cars of late, there’s no such madness for…New-look 'Step-Thru'
Remarkably there are still many of the venerable Honda step-throughs operating on rural properties throughout New Zealand.A price saving proposition
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Fonterra vote
OPINION: Voting is underway for Fonterra’s divestment proposal, with shareholders deciding whether or not sell its consumer brands business.
Follow the police beat
OPINION: Politicians and Wellington bureaucrats should take a leaf out of the book of Canterbury District Police Commander Superintendent Tony Hill.
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