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2027 NZ Dairy Industry Awards: Entries Now Open
Entries are now open across eleven regions for the 2027 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA).Herd-i Joins NZ Dairy Industry Awards as All-Region Sponsor
Agri-tech company Herd-i has become a new all-region sponsor of the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA), the largest nationwide…Four Candidates Confirmed for Fonterra Board Election
Four candidates have been confirmed for two director positions on Fonterra’s board.Ex-All Black Sam Whitelock Swaps Rugby for Dairy Farming
Returning to the family dairy farm after playing 20 years of professional rugby around the world is no easy task.National
Tatua Final Milk Price $12.42/kgMS, Outlook Positive
After delivering another record farmgate milk price to 100 supplying farms, independent milk processor Tatua is entering thee new financial…
Southern Dairy Hub Rides Out Wet Southland Winter
Managing feed by sticking to a firm plan has helped the Southern Dairy Hub (SDH) demonstration farm survive an extremely…Fonterra Organic Milk Price Hits Record $14.13/kgMS
A record farmgate milk price and strong global demand is laying the foundation for continued growth of organic dairy farming…2027 NZ Dairy Industry Awards Open for Entries
Entries opened on Monday, 5 October 2026 for the 2027 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA), which organisers describe as…Ah Tatua, You've Done It Again!
Waikato milk processor Tatua has again declared a record milk payout to farmer shareholders, leaving other processors in the dust.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
Sensible Choices About Water
OPINION: Rivers never sit still. They start as snowmelt and rain in the high country, pick up a creek here…
Recruitment Season Is Here
New positions are being advertised each day and applications have begun around the country. Here are a few tips from …Where Is The Honesty Among Our Representatives?
OPINION: A founding principle of Groundswell NZ is that farmers, and people generally, should be provided with full and accurate…Let Farmers Decide What They Farm
OPINION: Well, the silly season is upon us and all us politicians are running around shaking babies and kissing hands,…Editorial: Preparing for El Niño
OPINION: Have a plan in place now!Agribusiness
Synlait FY26 Result: $75.4m Loss, Second-Half Profit
Synlait has swung to second-half profit as operations stabilise, but the dairy processor still posted a $75.4m annual loss.
Cameron Henderson Reappointed Unopposed as DairyNZ Deputy Chair
DairyNZ deputy chair Cameron Henderson has been re-appointed unopposed for another term.West Otago Farmer Luke Kane Wins Rabobank 2026 Prize
West Otago dairy farmer Luke Kane has been awarded the 2026 Rabobank Dr John Morris Business Development Prize.UK Politician Alistair Carmichael Praises "Positive Spirit" of NZ Farmers
A leading British farming politician says he's impressed with the positive attitude of New Zealand farmers that he met during…Milk Room Refrigerants: NZ Dairy's Hidden Emissions Fix
With a third of NZ dairy farmers still running outdated refrigerants, the country's largest farm refrigeration company says the opportunity…Management
Cutworm Risk High for Spring-Sown Crops This Year
Insect pest vigilance is key with spring-sown crops this year, experts say.
How Trace Minerals Support Dairy Cow Recovery Pre-Mating
By September, pre-mating heat recording is underway on many spring-calving dairy farms.El Niño Summer: Terravest on Preparing Dairy Sheds Now
After a winter of frozen pipework and refrigeration call-outs, Terravest chief executive Kip Bodle and chief operating officer Luke Walker…CowManager Winners Say Tech Is a "No-Brainer" to Keep
The inaugural winners of the NZ Dairy Awards’ CowManager Experience prize say it will be a no-brainer to keep the…What's the Value of Feed Security to Your System?
Walking around the Fieldays this year, expected most of the conversations to be about machinery purchases and farm infrastructure upgrades.…Farm Health
How Wearable Tech Powers This 1,850-Cow Dairy Farm
For Canterbury dairy farmers Sian Meijer and Rick Wobben, wearable technology has become one of their most valuable on-farm tools…
Tackling Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is one of the most significant health threats to New Zealand dairy herds and the families who work with…New Dairy Welfare Code Released, Takes Effect 2027
The first major update to the Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare in more than a decade has been released, marking…Calf Shed Hygiene Starts with Chemistry
Good Calf shed hygiene has always been about providing clean, dry bedding.Once-a-Day Calf Feeding: How Probiotics Boost Heifer Growth
Matt Collier, Probiotic Revolution, says calves will drink a lot of milk once-a-day with their probiotic Calf Xtreme.Machinery & Products
John Deere Unveils JD, an AI Assistant for Farm Data
A long way from when AI meant plunging a plastic-covered arm armpit deep up a cow’s rear, John Deere has…
Vogelsang & BeTEC Launch Joint Slurry Applicator Range
German effluent specialist Vogelsang has entered a “strategic joint venture” to develop slurry applicators with Slovenian agricultural machinery manufacturer BeTEC,…Tabula Live Adds Real-Time Weather to Field Ops Map
Founded in New Zealand in 2006, over the following 20 years, Tabula (formerly TracMap) has evolved to develop technology that…New CLAAS Swath Turner Fixes Twin-Rotor's Blind Spot
Twin rotor swathers have become the ‘go-to’ for forming swaths to feed hungry harvesters and balers, however, the design layout…Canterbury Farmer Builds on 160 Years of Dairy Legacy
Gareth Hale is the current custodian of a 160-year legacy that saw his great grandfather dairying in Taranaki since the…Motoring
Foton Launches Tunland V Series Ute Range in New Zealand
Foton has returned to the New Zealand light commercial vehicle market with the launch of the all-new Tunland V Series…
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.» Latest Print Issues Online
Milking It
Not Out of the Woods Yet
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
Peters Targets Fonterra
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.
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Why This Canterbury Cropping Farm Converted to Dairy
Converting a longstanding cropping farm to dairy was the only way to ensure the land stayed in the family long…
Fonterra Names Four Independently Assessed Director Candidates
Fonterra Co-operative Group has confirmed the independently assessed candidates standing for election to its board in 2026.
Ex-All Black Sam Whitelock Swaps Rugby for Dairy Farming
Returning to the family dairy farm after playing 20 years of professional rugby around the world is no easy task.
