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US remains important market - Fonterra
Fonterra says the US continues to be an important market for New Zealand dairy and the co-op.Holstein Friesian NZ partners with leading livestock company
Holstein Friesian NZ and Link Livestock have agreed on a strategic partnership to provide HFNZ members with comprehensive services from…Pāmu farm opens gate to urban visitors
For many urban New Zealanders, stepping into Pāmu’s Pinta dairy farm near Taupo last month was the first time they had…Bay of Plenty dairy awards see repeat winners
Bay of Plenty’s top share farmers Andre and Natalie Meier are no strangers to the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards…National
Medals for top Kiwi cheeses
After tasting 240 New Zealand made cheeses, judges have bestowed medals upon 199 of the entries.
Staff Retention More Cost-Effective Than Hiring New Employees
Investing in your people and in your own leadership skills is the path to success for a farming business, says…Top farm consultant predicts early end to Waikato dairy season
A leading farm consultant says it's likely the dairy season in the Waikato will come to a premature end because…Award-winning brothers achieve major farm ownership milestone
Dairy farming siblings Manoj Kumar and Sumit Kamboj's message to other immigrants is simple - work hard and you will…Mixed season for Waikato contractors
Last season was a mixed bag for Waikato contractors, with early planted forage maize, planted on the dry soils around…World
Tough year for UK farmers
Volatile input costs, fluctuating commodity prices, a reduction in direct payments and one of the wettest periods in decades that resulted in a disastrous harvest, have left their mark and many UK farming businesses worse off.
EU processors eye more cheese, powder exports
European milk processors are eyeing more cheese and milk powder exports into South America following a landmark trade agreement signed last month.
EU dairy co-ops to merge
Two European dairy co-operatives are set to merge and create a €14 billion business.
Arla targets $25b in total revenue
European dairy co-operative Arla Foods is forecasting a total revenue of nearly $25 billion this year.
Japan hungry for high value Fonterra dairy ingredients
Fonterra was part of a recent New Zealand business delegation to Japan, a market that is one of the co-operative's top export destinations for high-quality, innovative dairy ingredients.
Opinion
Water Hyacinth: The beautiful menace harming our waterways
OPINION: Last summer, a couple out exercising their dog took their usual walk around a local public reserve in Pukekohe.
Don't get caught short - have enough feed in the bank
OPINION: Few things are more stressful for dairy farmers than running out of feed when cows need it most.Editorial: Drought dilemma
OPINION: As of last Thursday, five regions – Taranaki, Northland, Waikato, Horizons and Marlborough-Tasman – had been declared medium-scale adverse events.Are we in the coalition of science or cabal of fear?
Life Sciences Network chair and former Federated Farmers president William Rolleston spoke at the Bluegreens Forum in Methven last week.…Editorial: Keeping the Govt honest
OPINION: Federated Farmers' latest farmer confidence survey results won’t surprise too many people.Agribusiness
Awards to boost farm ownership goals
Two new Awards have been developed for the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA) programme that will help some farmers…
Thriving with governance mentoring programme
Professionals in South Waikato are succeeding in governance, thanks to a governance mentoring programme for South Waikato.Pallet maker retains Fonterra contract
Timpack, one of New Zealand's largest wooden pallet and bin manufacturers, has been rewarded an exclusive contract to supply Fonterra.Keeping it in the family
The supreme dairy exhibit at the New Zealand Dairy Event (NZDE) has a close family link to a cow who…Processors boost GHG credentials
Dairy's superpowers are lifting their game on proving greenhouse gas credentials.Management
From dry to damp: getting your pastures ready
New Zealand farmers know that pastoral fortunes can shift rapidly once summer’s extreme dryness gives way to cooler, wetter autumn…
Dedication to water leads to supreme award
A holistic approach to sustainability sees Pukatea Dairy Farms take out the top award at this year's Canterbury Ballance Farm…Get your registrations in for SIDE 2025
Registrations are now open for the highly anticipated South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) 2025, taking place April 7-9 in Timaru.Gallagher, Nedap joining forces
Gallagher Animal Management and Nedap are combining their innovative strengths to "revolutionise" livestock management.Jersey 'right balance' field day
The future of sustainable, profitable and environmentally friendly dairying will be on full display at the upcoming 'The Right Balance'…Farm Health
Improving your herd long-term
With a higher forecast payout, falling interest rates, and renewed confidence in the dairy industry, farmers can move beyond day-to-day…
Reducing mortality, achieving high growth rates in calves
Success in calf rearing is often measured by minimising health issues, reducing mortality rates, and achieving high growth rates.Understanding udder health
Last month we talked about why dry cow management is critical, though often overlooked. This month I wanted to dive…Plantain 'still a winner' in nitrogen loss battle
Now is not the time to stop incorporating plantain into dairy pasture systems to reduce nitrogen (N) loss, says Agricom…Maintaining milk flows to pay the bills
As spring calving farmers around the country enter in the final stage of lactation, the incentive to keep the milk…Machinery & Products
Amazone extends hoe range
With many European manufacturers releasing mechanical weeding systems to counter the backlash around the use and possible banning of agrochemicals,…
Gong for NH dealers
New Holland dealers from around Australia and New Zealand came together last month for the Dealer of the Year Awards,…A true Kiwi ingenuity
The King Cobra raingun continues to have a huge following in the New Zealand market and is also exported to…Giltrap tankers making the most of effluent
Research suggests that up to 90% of the nutrient value in effluent can be retained if the material is used…Turning farm waste into a goldmine of savings
Imagine transforming your dairy farm’s waste into a goldmine of savings and productivity.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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There are calls for the Reserve Bank to drop its banking capital rules, which Federated Farmers says is costing farmers…
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