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South Otago farmer balances family, farming and drought challenges
Balclutha farmer Renae Martin remembers the moment she fell in love with cows.Sir Lockwood Smith: Use academic freedom with great care
Academic freedom is a privilege and it's put at risk when people abuse it.All eyes on NZ milk supply
All eyes are on milk production in New Zealand and its impact on global dairy prices in the coming months.Environment Southland rejects claims of $4000 farmer invoices for winter grazing checks
Claims that some Southland farmers were invoiced up to $4000 for winter grazing compliance checks despite not breaching rules are…National
AgFirst marks 30 years of agribusiness advice
AgFirst, New Zealand's largest independent agribusiness consultancy, is turning 30 - celebrating three decades of "trusted advice, practical solutions, and…
Strong production, tested demand send milk prices crashing
Strong global milk production and rebalancing of demand among key buyers has delivered one of the biggest drops in whole…ACC urges safety during spring calving
Dairy farmers around the country are into the busy spring calving period.Rural NZ faces shift as copper network deregulation looms
Rural communities say support is required to shift away from the copper network that has been the only source of…Chris Lewis ready for another term
After serving three as a DairyNZ director, Waikato farmer Chris Lewis is ready for another term.World
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.
Nestle announces succession plan for board chair
Global food company Nestle’s chair Paul Bulcke will step down at its next annual meeting in April 2026.
Opinion
New freshwater farm plans 'practical and affordable'
OPINION: Entering Parliament back in 2023, I wanted to help put the fun back in farming. After six years of…
A jewel in dairy's crown
OPINION: Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how much our farms and farming systems have changed.Markets resilient, farmers hopeful
OPINION: The global dairy market continues to show resilience, and farmers remain cautiously optimistic as we move into the latter…Editorial: Hope for the best
New Zealand's dairy industry is right to call out Donald Trump over the damage the additional 15% tariff the US…Methane campaign is 100% politics
OPINION: We are endlessly told that livestock are responsible for half of New Zealand's total emissions.Agribusiness
Secure your maize now, don't wait for the scramble
I recently had the pleasure of attending an AgFirst event in Hamilton where the results of the 2024-25 Waikato-Bay of…
PGG Wrightson declares dividend as profits surge 248%
Agricultural support giant PGG Wrightson will pay a dividend this year on the back of an improved performance buoyed by…Two milk processing plants changing hands
Two large milk processing plants in New Zealand are changing hands.Strong growth for Yili's NZ operations
Chinese dairy giant Yili Group says its New Zealand operations are on track for strong revenue growth in 2025 after…Synchrony programme finds better heifer production
The team at Totally Vets, led by Dr Peter Aitken, have worked with Zoetis to test a new synchrony programme…Management
Manage fertiliser, feed use to lift production efficiency
DairyNZ has pulled together tactics that will help farmers improve on-farm efficiency and have positive benefits for the environment. These…
Use accredited effluent system designers
The design and construction of an effective dairy effluent system is a complex process.Effluent – a valuable resource when managed responsibly
Effluent can be a source of nutrient loss, contaminants entering waterways, and greenhouse gas emissions.Value of feedpads expands beyond reducing waste
Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with many farmers at events and one-on-one.Best practices for optimal pasture application
Good effluent management on a dairy farm combines a well-designed system with proper processes to ensure the right amount of…Farm Health
Transition makes or breaks reproduction
By September, most herds are already calved and are heading towards mating. The window to influence pre-calving minerals has passed,…
Choosing farming over the classroom pays off
It took a stint at university to remind Otago dairy farmer Megan Morrison that being stuck in a classroom was…Probiotics deliver fertility and SCC wins for Milton dairy farmer
Milton dairy farmer Chris Wills says he began using probiotics in spring 2023 to address somatic cell count (SCC) grades…Reproduction starts in the liver
The liver doesn't often get the attention it deserves.Right supplements help smooth calving
The calving season brings with it significant nutritional demands on the herd.Machinery & Products
Revamp for Valtra's A Series models
Valtra has recently announced upgrades to the fifth generation A Series, offered to the New Zealand market in the four…
JDLink Boost for NZ farms
Connectivity is widely recognised as one of the biggest challenges facing farmers, but it is now being overcome through the…Pöttinger: From grassland machinery to global innovator
Formed in 1871, Austrian agricultural machinery manufacturer Pottinger originally focused on producing grassland machinery for a little over a century.New generation Defender HD11
The all-new 2026 Can-Am Defender HD11 looks likely to raise the bar in the highly competitive side-by-side category.Transpread launches compact single-axle pumping trailer
Umbilical pumping specialists Transpread have designed a compact, single-axled version of its Contractor trailer engine-driven pump system, offering reduced dimensions…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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Building trust
OPINION: The war of words between Southland farmers and Environment Southland over winter grazing inspections reflects a deep lack of trust…
No Joy
OPINION: Milking It understands a formal disciplinary process is being conducted by Victoria University of Wellington on what one of…
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Two large milk processing plants in New Zealand are changing hands.
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Two Waikato dairy farmers and Federated Farmers leaders have thrown their hats in the ring for this year's Waikato Regional…
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