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Goat farming on the rise
Dairy goat milk processors, looking to increase their supplier numbers, are helping to drive interest among farmers in New Zealand’s…TB fight goes on
The total number of TB-infected herds in Hawke’s Bay has risen to 20, following the recent reclassification of a new…Milking cows behind the barbed wire
A recent field day at the Waikeria Prison Farm near Te Awamutu offered farmers the chance to see what goes…Fonterra launches 'carbonzero' specialty milks
Fonterra says the launch of its carbonzero-certified speciality milks signals that it is serious about acting on sustainability.National
More stockfood options on menu
Swap Stockfoods has operated in the South Island for a while now but has opened a new site in Christchurch…
Miraka picks up awards
Taupo-based Maori dairy company Miraka took the top honours at this year’s Biosecurity Awards.Wyeth ready for new challenge
The chief executive-elect of Yili-owned Westland Milk Products Richard Wyeth says he’s looking forward to the challenge of running the…Pamela Storey steps down from DWN board
Pamela Storey has announced that she will be ending her term on the Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) Trust board this…RCEP trade deal - no big gains for dairy
While the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement last week is being hailed as a positive move,…World
Lifeline for field day organisers
Australia has introduced a support package for struggling field days organisations.
UK-NZ free trade talks on
Dairy processors say the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between New Zealand and the UK is a positive development.
Coles buys direct from Oz farmers
Imagine New Zealand supermarket chains buying raw milk directly from farmers — that's what's happening across the ditch.
NZ butter booming in the US
Boutique dairy, Lewis Road Creamery, says sales of its premium butter in the US have skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dairy’s corona hangover
The outbreak of COVID-19 is weighing on global market sentiment and the 2020 outlook.
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Strategies at play
Former Fonterra Shareholders Council chairman and Waipu farmer Simon Couper looks at the strategies of Fonterra's competitors to see how…
The long shadow of M.bovis - Editorial
OPINION: More than three years on, Mycoplasma bovis continues to cast a shadow over some farms.Time to review strategy, not the council
Former Fonterra Shareholders Council chair and Waipu farmer Simon Couper suggests they should be reviewing strategy, not the council.The next three years — Editorial
OPINION: The dust from the 2020 general election has settled and Labour has been given the mandate to govern New…An exercise in futility
Former Fonterra Shareholders Council (SHC) chair and Waipu farmer Simon Couper puts his views on why the recent review of…Agribusiness
China's largest rotary parlour
China's domestic milk production has received a boost with the installation of the country’s largest milking rotary parlour.
Ex-farmer lends a helping hand
Ex-farmer Daniel Payton is now using his knowledge and practical experience to help farmers make changes to their system, while…Game changer in milking shed
GEA says its new iCR+ cluster removers are a game changer inside the milking shed.Plant-based milk bottles landing on shelves
Fonterra is taking another step towards its commitment to having all packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.Certification, co-op family enables $10-plus payout
Fonterra's record payout for organic milk reflects the value of being certified organic, according to Brendan Hoare, Buy Pure NZ…Management
LIC invests in start-ups
Farmer cooperative LIC is investing in two agritech businesses working to deliver more value to New Zealand dairy farmers.
Living on an organic island
Running an organic dairy farm is a bit like living on an island where one has to be completely self-sufficient.Bull semen flying out of the door
Animal breeding company LIC says its fresh liquid bull semen is literally flying out the door as demand rockets.Balanced approach to breeding paying off
The motivation of dairy farmers to create herds that are more efficient converters of feed-to-profit is long-held, but a balanced…Spring up with fertilisers
With spring in the air and soils starting to warm up over the next few weeks, farmers will be preparing…Farm Health
Liver function key to yield and health
Prior to the 1600’s the liver was considered to be the most important organ in the body, much more so…
Record audience at bull sale
A record number of farmers took part in the largest service bull sale in New Zealand – many from the…Farmers care about animals, says vet
A leading veterinarian says in his opinion farmers are doing a better job now than ever in regards to animal…Nothing beats milking elite Jersey cows
Sophia Clark didn’t think she would end up a dairy farmer but a season milking Jersey cows showed her that…New formula for weaning calves
A New Zealand animal health company says it has developed a world-first formula specifically designed for weaned calves.Machinery & Products
Dutch tanker spreads the load
Dutch slurry tanker manufacturer Veenhuis has developed a new axle arrange for its Premium range of machines.
Mixer makes feeding easy
Coolbreene Trust near Taupo is a large-scale dairy operation farming 1150ha, including run-off blocks, within a 10km radius of its…More colour to light range
Originally available with amber lenses only, Narva’s ‘Geomax’ Heavy Duty LED Strobe Beacon light range has been upgraded with the…State funding for recycling
Having declared in July that all farm plastics sold in New Zealand will have to be recycled or reused, the…Yamaha Grizzly SE builds on beaut base
Larger quads have become increasingly popular with operators looking to tow heavy loads, be it feed or animals.Motoring
Mako goes after Raptor
With Ford holding the reins of the ute market since about 2014, it was always going to be a case…
X marks the spot
While many car manufacturers set out to cater for all sectors of the market, it’s fair to say that Subaru…Tiny Jimny hits the right note
Strong demand for the instantly recognised Suzuki Jimny in New Zealand has continued to accelerate with the 1000th retail order…FX4 rejoins Ranger line-up
The latest addition to the long running Ford Ranger line-up, is the return of the FX4.Holden on the road for summer
In a move to demonstrate the capability of its vehicles, Holden recently put the talk to one side and ‘walked…» The RNG Weather Report
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OPINION: The company that makes dairy products under “The Collective” brand, and which copped a nearly $500,000 fine for failing…
Greenpeace seeing red
OPINION: Still with Greenpeace, the organisation’s push for a price on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions is gaining momentum since the…
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A dangerous precedent
A proposal by the Timaru District Council (TDC) to extend setbacks in rural areas is raising eyebrows.
Fonterra pulls out of PKE import business
Fonterra is pulling out of another non-core business – importing palm kernel expeller.
Investors shedding Fonterra units
Fonterra's unit trading scheme continued to bleed investors in the financial year ending July 2020.