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Trev Integrates with LIC MINDA
Farm software outfit Trev has released new integrations with LIC, giving farmers a more connected view of animal performance across…Taranaki Farmers Showcase Family Succession and Sustainable Dairy Practices
Crafting a successful family succession plan is a notoriously hard act to pull off.Middle East Conflict Could Push Fertiliser Prices Higher for NZ Farmers
Farmers need not worry about fertiliser supply this autumn but the prices they pay will depend on how the Middle…National
Imported Butter Hits NZ Shelves as Consumers Seek Cheaper Options
American butter undercutting New Zealand's own product on New Zealand supermarket shelves appears to be a case of markets working…
Tech-Driven Farm Aims to Attract Next Generation of Farmers
Tech savvy Huntly farmer Rhys Darby believes technology could help solve one of the dairy industry's pressing problems - how…Fonterra Signals Major Farmer Payout After Mainland Sale
Fonterra farmers will be smiling all the way to the bank next month.Exporters Frustrated as Cabinet Rejects Live Export Revival
Exporters of live animals by sea say the decision by the coalition Government to go back on its word to…Dairy Farmers Vote to Continue DairyNZ Milksolids Levy
Farmers have voted to continue the Milksolids Levy that funds DairyNZ.World
Arla Foods delivers $15b revenue as Co-op turns 25
European dairy giant Arla Foods celebrated its 25th anniversary as a cross-border, farmer-owned co-operative with a solid half-year result.
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.
Opinion
Market Takes The Scenic Route
ANZ agri economist Matt Dilly looks at the impressive run of global dairy prices this year.
Editorial: Trump's Tirade
OPINION: "We are back to where we were a year ago," according to a leading banking analyst in the UK,…Managing Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus in Late Lactation Dairy Cows
OPINION: Late lactation is often viewed as a low-demand phase, when cows are winding down, and we dial down our…Editorial: Morale booster
OPINION: The first three Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auctions have been a morale booster for farmers.2026 should be a year of real choices
OPINION: Many Kiwis know that the decisions we make today will shape our future for years to come. With the…Agribusiness
Fonterra Begins CEO Search Following Miles Hurrell Resignation
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell has resigned after eight years in the role.
DWN Appoints Nicola Bryant as Associate Trustee
Dairy Women's Network (DWN) has announced that Taranaki dairy farmer Nicola Bryant will join its Trust Board as an Associate…Dairy Women’s Network welcomes AgriHealth as new partner
Dairy Women's Network (DWN) is welcoming AgriHealth as a new partner.DairyNZ opens applications for associate director role
DairyNZ is giving New Zealand farmers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on governance and leadership experience within the dairy sector.LIC lifts half-year revenue on strong demand for dairy genetics
Herd improvement company LIC has posted a 5.2% lift in half-year revenue, thanks to increasing demand for genetics.Management
Milk your cool season for all it’s worth
Pasture specialist Graham Kerr claims that one hybrid ryegrass in New Zealand continues to dominate industry yield trials, as it…
Protecting Rumen Health on NZ Dairy Farms This March
March often brings a useful mix of opportunity and risk on New Zealand dairy farms.Dairy Farmers Urged to Review High-GWP Refrigerants as Phase-Down Accelerates
Farmers are being encouraged to take a closer look at the refrigerants running inside their on-farm systems, as international and…Supreme All Breeds Exhibit and Champion Titles Highlight Gilbert Family Success
One team with 43 head, including a contingent from Mid Canterbury, are reflecting on a stellar NZ DairyEvent.Farmers Report Gains with Array Ryegrass
It may still be under the radar for many, but one new pasture has been making waves for three different…Farm Health
DairyNZ Tests Heat Stress Solutions for Dairy Herds
New DairyNZ research will help farmers mitigate the impacts of heat stress on herds in high-risk regions of the country.
Bovonic Study Shows $29,547 Seasonal Benefit for NZ Dairy Farmers
Bovonic says a return on investment study has found its automated mastitis detection technology, QuadSense, is delivering financial, labour, and…Free Stall Barn Enables Year-Round Feeding and Milking in Southland
When Ian Smith built a 520-bed free stall barn on his Drummond dairy farm in 2014, it changed the way…Ergot Toxins: Hidden summer threat to cow health
Summer can be a tricky period on farm. Cows approach the summer period milking well, but the summer heat causes…Early zinc prevention key as farmers prepare for Facial Eczema season
As we move towards the warmer, more humid months, farmers across New Zealand are already preparing for the annual challenge…Machinery & Products
Carrfields Appointed Krone and Kubota Dealer for Lower South Island
Ashburton-based Carrfields has announced that, from the New Year, it is officially authorised to sell Krone Forager Harvesters and Kubota…
Lely Surpasses €1 Billion as Dairy Robotics Demand Grows
Since its decision to concentrate on milk harvesting and animal husbandry, resulting in the selling of its agricultural machinery brands…Nissan Reveals Fifth-Generation Navara for New Zealand
Nissan has announced details of the new fifth generation Navara.Lincoln Student Awarded Dairy Scholarship
The South Island Dairy Event has announced Jessica Findlay as the recipient of the BrightSIDE Scholarship Programme, recognising her commitment…Farm Vehicle Safety: Simple Steps That Save Lives
Decisions you make in an instant on the farm can be the difference between life and death.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
A bit like Vegemite, the first impression raised when you encounter a Mahindra Pik Up is love or hate –…» Latest Print Issues Online
Milking It
Cheap but Yuck!
OPINION: Cheaper US butter on New Zealand shelves isn't impressing everybody.
Election Year Curse?
OPINION: The coalition Government seems to have chickened out when it comes to live animal exports by sea.
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Hawke's Bay apple grower Taylor Corporation says a standout 2026 season, coming after a few difficult years, is boosting optimism…
Share Farmers, Managers Honoured in Wairarapa
The winners of the 2026 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Industry Awards were announced at the annual awards dinner held at Copthorne…
Another Windfall for Fonterra Farmers, Unit Holders
Fonterra farmer shareholders and unit holders are in line for another payment in April.
