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Japan hungry for high value Fonterra dairy ingredients
Fonterra was part of a recent New Zealand business delegation to Japan, a market that is one of the co-operative's top export destinations for high-quality, innovative dairy ingredients.
Co-op eyes Japanese market
Japanese consumers pay a premium for food that contains ingredients that support health.
Boosting dairy soil health
The Victorian state government in Australia and its dairy sector have jointly launched a new innovative research programme to improve soil health.
Oz supermarket giant obtains green light to buy milk plants
Australian supermarket giant Coles has been given the green light by the competition watchdog to buy two milk processing plants.
Norco bounces back from flood
Australia's largest dairy co-operative Norco is back making ice cream, 18 months after a catastrophic flood destroyed its manufacturing plant.
Agribusiness
New board resurrects show
The new chair of the Canterbury A&P Association (CAPA) board, Sir David Carter, is pleading for public support for this…RST chair to step down
National Rural Support Trust chair Neil Bateup is stepping down next month, after seven years in the role.New brand identity for feed company
Recognising how nutrition can limit or optimise the productivity of livestock is crucial to the future of the dairy industry,…Colostrum expert turns 40
Auckland-based supplement and nutritional company New Image International is celebrating 40 years of business in their home country.Spreading sweet delight in Oz
Fonterra says its latest butter offering is delighting taste buds across Australia.Farm Health
First polled bull to make prestigious ranking list
CRV has produced the first homozygous polled bull to make New Zealand’s prestigious Ranking of Active Sires (RAS) list, demonstrating…BVD losses mounting
Bovine Viral diarrhoea (BVD) is one of the most infectious diseases in cattle, causing major economic losses worldwide.Tackling subclinical ketosis
Subclinical ketosis (SCK) is a significant health challenge in our dairy herds, primarily occurring in early lactation when cows can…Collars, BCS help reduce empty rates
The Lincoln University Demonstration Dairy Farm (LUDF) is crediting a raft of improved management practises in achieving a big turnaround…Life membership recipient the epitome of passion
Taranaki dairy farmer and Holstein Friesian breeder Wayne Taylor has been recognised for his contribution to the Holstein Friesian breed…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
Payout stakes
OPINION: It's that time of the year again when milk processors announce their annual results and final milk payout for…
Clarity needed
OPINION: This month, the government announced a pause to the rollout of the national farm plan system.
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