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A great outcome - Hurrell
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell says the sale of the co-op’s consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis represents a great…Lactalis to buy Fonterra's consumer business for $3.8b
The world’s largest milk company Lactalis has won the bid for Fonterra’s global consumer and associated businesses.Fonterra lifts milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS
Fonterra has increased its 2024/25 forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $10/kgMS to $10.15/kgMS.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…National
Agri Futures Scholarships 2025 open for young rural Kiwis
Applications are now open for the Agri Futures Scholarships, helping young Kiwis from rural backgrounds kickstart careers in agriculture and…
Farmers hail changes to Resource Management Act
Changes to resource management laws announced last week will spare thousands of farmers from needing an unnecessary resource consent just…Waikato dairy farmers enter 2025 regional council elections
Two Waikato dairy farmers and Federated Farmers leaders have thrown their hats in the ring for this year's Waikato Regional…Research shows farm ownership a viable goal
Buying a farm is challenging but still achievable according to research recently carried out by Smaller Milk and Supply Herds…AgriZeroNZ methane-reducing bolus for beef farmers coming in 2026
A world-first public-private joint venture helping farmers cut emissions is set to have the first product from its investment portfolio…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
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.Editorial: Getting RMA settings right
OPINION: The Government has been seeking industry feedback on its proposed amendments to a range of Resource Management Act (RMA)…Striking the balance: practical policy for freshwater, farming
OPINION: As decisions around freshwater rules edge closer, the message from dairy farmers is clear.Agribusiness
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…A$2B bid for Fonterra Oceania a positive signal
An A$2 billion bid for Fonterra's Oceania business would be great news, according to Forsyth Barr senior analyst, equities, Matt…Management
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…Future-focused animal evaluation to drive genetic gains in NZ dairy sector
New Zealand's dairy sector has long been a global leader in productivity and efficiency, but to stay competitive, it's crucial…Team effort behind new ryegrass cultivar to future-proof pastoral farming
It takes a team approach to produce a new cultivar of ryegrass, match-fit to meet the future challenges of pastoral…Farmers Advised to Look Beyond Palm Kernel Price When Buying Supplementary Feed
When buying supplementary feeds, farmers need to consider the entire package on offer – service, freight and all the components…Farm Health
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.How to make raw milk reliable for calves
Feeding infected milk is high risk for spreading diseases such as M. bovis.Feeding newborn calves
To ensure optimal growth, health, and wellbeing of calves, feeding strategies should be considered carefully.Machinery & Products
Stoll unveils first ISOBUS-integrated front-end loader
Stoll appears to have become the first frontend loader manufacturer to address the question of ISOBUS for front-end loaders, by…
From Fieldays to KiwiNet: Jade Luxton’s Sterineedle innovation gains national recognition
Back at the 2022 National Fieldays Innovation Awards, Jade Luxton, then a Year 13 pupil at St Pauls Collegiate School…Drill combo for different soil types
Scheduled for release later in the year at Germany’s Agritechnica Event, Lemken’s new Solitair PT is a power harrow/drill combination…A smarter way to mix milk powder
In the thick of calf rearing, logistics can play an important part of getting the job done quickly and efficiently.Massey Ferguson launches new MF 5M Series tractors
Massey Ferguson has announced the introduction of the MF 5M Series, offered over six horsepower steps from 95 maximum hp,…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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OPINION: Milking It reckons if you're National, looking at recent polls, the dream scenario is that the elusive economic recovery…
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Two milk processing plants changing hands
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