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Dedoncker Departs Fonterra After Mainland Group Sale
Fonterra executive René Dedoncker is leaving the co-operative later this year to lead Australian agribusiness Elders.Organic plan generates strong farmer interest
Fonterra's plan to expand its organic programme to the South Island is being well received by farmers, the co-op says.DairyNZ Levy Vote Underway as Chair Highlights Seven-Fold Return
Voting has started for the renewal of DairyNZ's milksolids levy.National
NZ Catchment Groups Thrive with ‘Source to Sea’ Approach
The most successful catchment groups in NZ are those that have 'a source to sea' approach.
Act to Support India Free Trade Agreement in Parliament
Associate Agriculture Minister and Manawatu dairy farmer Andrew Hoggard says the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiated with India is not a…Selwyn Farmers Lead as A Grades Climb to 77% in FEP Audits
Newly released data from Environment Canterbury (ECan) Farm Environment Plan (FEP) audits are showing a dramatic lift in environmental performance…Global Dairy Trade Recovery Puts $9.50 Milk Price Within Reach
A solid recovery of global dairy prices this year makes a $9.50/kgMS milk price almost a shoo-in for this season.Fonterra’s exit from Australia ‘a major event’
Fonterra’s impending exit from the Australian dairy industry is a major event but the story doesn’t change too much for…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
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…
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.Editorial: Having a rural voice
OPINION: The past few weeks have been tough on farms across the North Island: floods and storms have caused damage…Shared knowledge is our advantage so let's vote together
OPINION: We do dairy very well here in New Zealand and our products are revered internationally. With our products exported…Agribusiness
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-…Fonterra Edendale site wins Mars Dairy Supplier Quality Award
Fonterra Edendale has been recognised with the Mars Dairy Supplier Quality Award for the top performing supplier sites in the…Management
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…
Barenbrug upgrades Maxsyn Ryegrass to lift persistence and summer yield
Anxious about pasture persistence?Williams sisters make youth camp history with Paramount Cup win
The World Wide Sires National All Day Breeds Best Youth Camp Best All Rounder plaudit has become family affair, with…Virtual fencing and herding available to Australian farmers
The way we manage livestock is constantly changing, and the advent of virtual fencing and herding technologies represents a significant…Soil, pasture health powers success
With the pressure of winter and spring behind us, and the groundwork laid, now is a good time for many…Farm Health
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?Technology driving a new era of animal welfare monitoring in New Zealand dairy farming
Animal welfare is of paramount importance to New Zealand's dairy industry, with consumers increasingly interested in how food is produced,…Ashburton dairy farmers reinvent their system with return to spring calving
Third-generation Ashburton dairy farmers TJ and Mark Stewart are no strangers to adapting and evolving.Machinery & Products
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…Exceed two-wheeled farm motorcycles enter NZ market
In a market already well supplied with agricultural spec’ two-wheeled motorcycles, a new arrival with an aggressive price point is sure…Merlo Hypercompact Telehandler built for 3500kg towing
Given that most countries who favour the humble ute have maximum braked towing limits of 3500kg, those seeking to use mobile…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
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Fantasy in the paddock
OPINION: A dairy version of fantasy football has been launched.
Pollution hypocrisy
OPINION: In recent weeks beaches in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch have been unsafe to swim in because of recent heavy…
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Environment Canterbury urges buyers to check wastewater systems on rural properties
Buying or building a rural or semi-rural property? Make sure you know where the wastewater goes, says Environment Canterbury.
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.
Canterbury arable farmers face heavy losses after stormy January wreaks havoc
Canterbury arable farmers are down by tens of millions of dollars after a rollercoaster of wild changeable January weather saw harvests…
