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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…Fonterra FY26 Results: $9.69 Milk Price, $3.4bn Profit
Fonterra has unveiled its annual results for the 2026 financial year, posting $27 billion in revenue and close to $20…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…Southerly Winds Hit Taranaki Dairy Pasture Growth
A spate of southerly winds bringing cold temperatures has presented challenges for Taranaki dairy farmers.National
Breeding the Ultimate Robot-Ready Jersey Herd
In the beautiful, scenic expanse of Invercargill, Joanne (Jo) Crack of Southern Star Farms is redefining what it means to…
John Stevenson to Step Down as Fonterra Council Chair in November
Outgoing Fonterra Co-operative Council chair John Stevenson says that it has been a privilege to represent the co-op's farmer shareholders.El Niño Could Push NZ Dairy Costs to $9.07/kgMS
Have a plan in place for your cows and staff.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.Fonterra Lifts Milk Price to $9.50/kgMS for 2026/27
Fonterra has revised its Farmgate Milk Price forecast for the 2026/27 season, lifting the midpoint and narrowing the range on…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
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,…Why Now Is the Time to Plan Farm Succession, Findex Says
OPINION: Succession and long-term planning are perennial topics because it is perpetually sidelined on busy farms.Adaptability - Farming's Most Valuable Asset
OPINION: One of the privileges of judging the Ballance Farm Environment Awards for more than a decade is the opportunity…Editorial: Backing Dairy
OPINION: The stats speak for themselves.Agribusiness
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…Dairy Exports Set to Reach $31 Billion by 2030, MPI Predicts
Dairy continues to be the mainstay of the country's primary export earnings.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
Tackling Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is one of the most significant health threats to New Zealand dairy herds and the families who work with…
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.BVD Control: Why One Measure Isn't Enough for NZ Herds
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) remains one of the most significant infectious diseases affecting New Zealand dairy herds.Tighter Calving, More Days in Milk: One Waikato Farmer's SGL Story
When Fraser Hasnip returned to his family farm in Pirongia, Waikato, he saw an opportunity to do things differently.Machinery & Products
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…
2026 Fencing Industry Awards Winners Announced
Now in its fourth year, the 2026 Fencing Industry Awards, formed part of the proceedings of the FCANZ Conference, held…Stihl Launches BT140, Its First Battery-Powered Auger
With battery tools becoming more widespread and more importantly, productive and reliable, it was only time before we saw augers…Pöttinger Launches TOP V 6520 C Twin Rotor Rake
Austrian manufacturer Pottinger has released details of a new compact, linkage-mounted compact twin rotor rake, without a chassis, that is…Lemken Saphir XMR: New Mechanical Seed Drill Launched
The new Lemken Saphir XMR mechanical seed drill has been introduced as the successor to the proven Saphir 10m, with…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
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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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Rabobank: China Quotas, Brazil Risk to Reshape Beef Trade
Chinese beef trade quotas and a looming suspension of Brazilian beef imports into the European Union are expected to reshape…
Peters Targets Fonterra
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.
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…
