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Westgold Butter Ranked Best Supermarket Butter in Consumer NZ Blind Taste Test
Westgold butter has been named New Zealand's tastiest in a blind tasting conducted by Consumer New Zealand.Terravest Expands Dairy Services With Dairy Technology Services Acquisition
A New Zealand agritech and dairy services group has big plans as it expands its dairy services footprint across dairy hygiene,…2026 Holstein Friesian Sales Season Sets Australasian Record
The 2026 Holstein Friesian sales season has already delivered outstanding results across New Zealand and Australia - including a new…National
Feilding Agricultural High School Farm Programme Blends Education and Real-World Farming
Feilding Agricultural High School isn't alone in offering agricultural or horticultural subjects as part of its curriculum, but the location…
New Research Shows Good Farming Practices Reducing Nutrient Losses on Dairy Farms
Analysis of decades of research has revealed the good farming pracrtice plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to…Scientists Say Unproductive Land Could Help Solve NZ Fuel Insecurity
Could New Zealand use its unproductive land to help solve possible fuel insecurity in New Zealand? Scientists say yes.New Zealand Sign Language Week Highlights Inclusion at Fonterra Clandeboye
Last week marked New Zealand Sign Language Week and a South Canterbury tanker operator is sharing what it's like to…Farmers Urged to Review Budgets as Fuel and Fertiliser Prices Rise
As fuel and fertiliser prices rise and with uncertainty in the future, farmers are being urged to go over their…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
Understanding New Zealand's Fertiliser Supply Chain
OPINION: For many Kiwi farmers, the nutrients our farmers need simply arrive when they are needed, get applied when conditions…
Utilise Overseas Ag Interns
OPINION: Farmers have been clear: it is getting harder, not easier, to find and keep good people.Managing Input Costs Key To Planning For Season Ahead
OPINION: New Zealand’s pasture-based dairy system remains one of our greatest strengths. It positions us well during periods of global uncertainty…A Homegrown Energy Solution for NZ
OPINION: New conflict overseas comes with rising fuel costs, disrupted supply chains, and growing uncertainty across New Zealand, raising the…Need for Science Investment Reset
OPINION: New Zealand's prosperity has always been built on farmers and scientists working together to shape our economy.Agribusiness
Dairy Women’s Network Turns Farming Life Into Board Game Experience
Dairy Women's Network (DWN) is bringing New Zealand’s dairy story to the coffee table with a special DWN Monopoly NZ…
Farmlands and Donaghys Join Forces to Boost NZ Agricultural Capability
Two long-standing New Zealand agricultural businesses are coming together to strengthen innovation, local manufacturing capability, and access to essential farm…Adam Williamson Appointed DairyNZ Associate Director for 2026–27
North Canterbury farmer Adam Williamson has been appointed DairyNZ's associate director for 2026-27.Fonterra Shareholders Urged to Consider Tax Implications
Fonterra farmers are set for a multi-billion-dollar payout this week.Future Dairy Leaders Join 2026 Holstein Friesian NZ Development Programme
The 2026 Holstein Friesian NZ Young Breeders Development Programme is off to a strong start, with this year's intake coming…Management
How Mulching Grass Improves Pasture Growth and Soil Health on NZ Farms
Topping grass with a mulcher is one of the simplest yet most effective ways New Zealand farmers can lift pasture…
Dry Period Sets The Platform For New Season
As spring calving cows head into dry-off, the priority shifts to one thing: setting cows up to calve at the…How Wearable Tech Helped One NZ Farmer Cut CIDR Use and Improve Mating Success
Tru-Test collars are "the best investment I've ever made in farming," says South Otago sharemilker Kevin Louw. "I absolutely love…Dairy Breeding Shift Delivers Major Gains in Herd Performance
New Zealand dairy farmers are making more informed, strategic breeding decisions, and it’s paying off, according to CRV managing director James…Delaware Holstein Friesian Stud: Three Generations on the Taieri Plains
A bull on a freight plane sounds like the start of a joke, but for Ian Bryant, it is a fond…Farm Health
Why Bedding Quality Plays a Major Role in Calf Health and Growth
In calf rearing, the smallest details often have the biggest impact. While feed and genetics remain critical, bedding is increasingly recognised…
Why Probiotics in Calf Rearing Are Shifting from Treatment to Performance Tool
For decades, probiotics in calf rearing have been treated as a reactive tool – something to reach for when illness strikes.…Are Farmers Setting Cows Up To Go Down Post-Calving?
When a cow goes down after calving, it is easy to blame the calving itself. Milk fever, calving stress, poor…Why Dry-Off Sets Up Next Season’s Dairy Performance and Milk Production
Dry-off feels like a break. For the cow, it's anything but.How BRD Impacts Calf Health, Growth and Dairy Farm Profitability
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is one of the most common - and most expensive - health challenges on dairy farms.…Machinery & Products
Nissan NZ Launches MORE Ownership Programme with Extended Warranty
Nissan has announced that the Nissan MORE Ownership Program, available to New Zealand customers, is an initiative to deliver peace of…
Massey Ferguson Introduces High-Efficiency Small Square Baler
Massey Ferguson has announced the release of the SB.1436DB small square baler to New Zealand, featuring a unique layout producing…Massey Ferguson and Eicher Drive Record Growth for TAFE in 2026
Having gone through a troublesome “divorce” from its association and part ownership of AGCO, Indian manufacturer TAFE is said to…Dairy Wearables Gain Value Through Integration with MINDA System
Wearable collars, ear tags and boluses are becoming increasingly common on Kiwi dairy farms.SenseHub Dairy Launches Inline Milk Sensors for Real-Time Cow Data
Two inline milk sensors are now available on monthly subscription from SenseHub Dairy, adding milk yield and quality insights 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
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: Reckless action by Greenpeace in 2024 forced Fonterra to shut down a drying plant for four hours, costing the co-op…
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OPINION: The global crusade against fossil fuel is gaining momentum in some regions.
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$120m Tōrea Orchard Development to Produce 116 Million Apples in Mid-Canterbury
A large-scale modern orchard development in coastal Mid-Canterbury is expected to eventually produce 116 million apples a year from 900,000…
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