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Todd McClay Seeks Labour Party Support for India Free Trade Agreement
Overseas Trade Minister Todd McClay says he's working constructively with the Labour Party in the hope they will endorse the…Trump Tariff Sparks New Uncertainty for NZ Exports
Donald Trump's latest tariff tantrum has again thrown the world of trade into a new round of turmoil and uncertainty,…NZ Dairy Expo Gains Momentum in Matamata
The third edition of the NZ Dairy Expo, held in mid-February in Matamata, has shown that the KISS principle (keep…National
From South Africa to NZ: Afimilk Success Story
Twenty years ago, South African dairy farm manager Louis Vandenberg was sent to a farm in Waikato to provide training…
Strong Milk Price Boosts PGG Wrightson Earnings
Strong farmgate milk price is helping boost investment on farms, says PGG Wrightson chief executive Stephen Guerin.Fonterra Suppliers Confident in Mainland Dairy Future
Fonterra's 460 milk suppliers in Australia, who will switch to Lactalis end of this month, are unfazed with the impending…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…State of the Dairy Nation 2024/25: DairyNZ Highlights Record Milk Production and Export Growth
DairyNZ's chief executive Campbell Parker says the 2024/25 dairy season reinforces the importance of the dairy sector to New Zealand.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.
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Market Takes The Scenic Route
ANZ agri economist Matt Dilly looks at the impressive run of global dairy prices this year.
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…A big year for rural NZ
OPINION: 2025 was a big year for rural New Zealand in terms of policy.Agribusiness
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.Solid start to Fonterra's financial year
Fonterra's 2025/26 financial year is off to a strong start, with a first quarter group profit after tax of $278 million-…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
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It may still be under the radar for many, but one new pasture has been making waves for three different…Farm Health
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…Herd improvement through teamwork
A question many farmers ask themselves each year is: do we select individual bulls or take the team approach?Machinery & Products
Massey Ferguson 5M Series Gains Ground in NZ’s 95–145hp Utility Tractor Market
Since its official release to the New Zealand market in July 2025, the Massey Ferguson 5M Series has steadily solidified…
Claas Invests €3.3 Million in Metz Plant to Boost CEREX and CUBIX Baler Production
Following the €1.6 million investment in a prototype workshop in early 2025, Claas has invested an additional €3.3 million at…Stihl unveils centennial MS 500i chainsaw
Most rural properties wouldn’t be without a chainsaw, so it’s fitting to celebrate the centenary of Andreas Stihl inventing the…New Deutz-Fahr 5105 boosts power for Kiwi livestock farms
With ROPS tractors still being consistently popular in livestock operations, given their ease of use for hopping on and off…John Deere showcases 130hp E-Power electric tractor prototype at Agritechnica
Easily missed on its expansive Agritechnica site, John Deere offered visitors to the bi-annual event, the first opportunity in Europe to…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 confirms timeline for Lactalis deal and $2-per-share capital return
The sale of Fonterra’s global consumer and related businesses is expected to be completed within two months.
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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…
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