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Data sharing initiative wins national award for saving farmers time
The work Fonterra has done with Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd, LIC and Ravensdown to save farmers time through better data connections…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…Lower North Island farmers “cautiously optimistic” heading into winter – DairyNZ
Cautiously optimistic is how DairyNZ's regional manager for the lower North Island, Mark Laurence describes the mood of farmers in…Fibre broadband expansion to 95% of NZ gets green light – a win for rural connectivity
The Infrastructure Commission has endorsed a plan by Chorus to expand fibre broadband to 95% of New Zealand much to…National
Karl Dean elected new Federated Farmers dairy chair, focuses on sector's future
New Federated Farmers national dairy chair Karl Dean is looking forward to tackling the issues facing the sector.
DairyNZ lifts breakeven milk price forecast to $8.68 for 2025/26 season
According to DairyNZ's latest Econ Tracker update, there has been a rise in the forecast breakeven milk price for the…Fonterra Whareroa sets cheese record, wins top award
Fonterra Whareroa wrapped up a successful season with a record-breaking cheese production volume and several gongs at the co-op's annual…New pasture guide launched to support farmers in a changing climate
A new publication has been launched that offers a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on commercially available grazing pasture species in…Hoggard slams outdated farm regulations
"We're trying to get to the promised land but we're still in a bit of a swamp at the moment."World
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.
Aussie farmers get A$8.60/kgMS as opening milk price
Australian dairy farmers supplying Fonterra are getting an opening weighted average milk price of A$8.60/kgMS for the new season or around NZ$9.26/kgMS - NZ74c less than New Zealand suppliers, based on the current exchange rate.
Fonterra to appeal Aussie court ruling
Fonterra says its ongoing legal battle with Australian processor Bega Cheese won’t change its divestment plans.
Arla to offer European-sourced skim milk powder on GDT Pulse
Global Dairy Trade (GDT) and Arla Foods have announced that Arla will begin offering European-sourced skim milk powder (SMP) on GDT Pulse from May 2025 as part of an extension to the GDT Pulse pilot.
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.
Opinion
Farmers are quietly solving one of our biggest problems
OPINION: As food insecurity deepens across New Zealand, a powerful solution is quietly unfolding in our rural communities - and…
Editorial: Agri's mojo is back
OPINION: Good times are coming back for the primary industries. From sentiment expressed at Fieldays to the latest rural confidence…Why agri-tech sector needs more women
OPINION: When we talk about the future of farming, we often focus on the tools - automation, sensors, satellite data,…Editorial: Sense at last
OPINION: For the first time in many years, a commonsense approach is emerging to balance environmental issues with the need…Time to flip the levy-payer industry-good body model
OPINION: Industry good organisations have long played a key role in supporting New Zealand’s primary industries.Agribusiness
New Zealand to host 2026 Red Dairy Cow Conference in March
The 2026 Red Dairy Cow conference will be hosted by New Zealand in March.
Rabobank flags rising global dairy prices, warns of downside risks ahead
While global dairy commodity prices continue to climb in most key exporting countries, the second half of the year is…Rabobank launches 2025 Good Deeds Competition to support rural communities
Rabobank is launching the 2025 Rabobank Good Deeds Competition, giving rural community groups across New Zealand a chance to win…Fieldays Innovation Awards to showcase technology driving the future of farming
The Fieldays Innovation Awards competition has attracted a diverse and impressive array of innovations from across the primary industries, highlighting…CNH and Starlink partner to boost farmers’ access to satellite connectivity
Coming to the fore following the carnage of Cyclone Gabrielle, Starlink became well known for providing internet access even in…Management
Serratia-linked Mastitis a wake-up call for Waikato farmer
Waikato farmer Craig Clausen had an unpleasant experience after an outbreak of mastitis cases on farm, suspected to be caused…
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
Dairy sector commits to major role in new Foot and Mouth readiness agreement
Six industry organisations, including DairyNZ and the Dairy Companies Association (DCANZ) have signed an agreement with the Ministry for Primary…
Keeping cows stress free during transition period
It's common to look at reproductive challenges through the lens of the mating season. If cows aren’t cycling, if submission…Feeding maize silage in winter: Setting the herd up for success
As I write this article, we have just had our first frost in the Waikato, a change in weather signalling…Calf rearers say goodbye to leaky teats, poor feeder fit
Leaky teats and poor feeder fit are now a thing of the past for calf rearers - thanks to the…Aussie Jerseys back on NZ agenda
ST Genetics breeding consultant Jean Macky believes that it is time for New Zealand farmers to look at Aussie Jerseys.Machinery & Products
Innovation takes centre stage at Fieldays 2025 awards event
Hosted by ginger dynamo Te Radar, the Fieldays Innovation Award Winners Event put the spotlight on the agricultural industry's most…
Mud, Rain, and Roaring Engines: 50th Fieldays Tractor Pull thrills crowds despite weather
Despite the rain and a liberal coating of mud, engines roared, and the 50th Fieldays Tractor Pull Competition drew crowds…Wrapped Silage Bales: Convenient feed storage with a mounting plastic problem
Wrapped bales arrived in the 1980s offering a viable alternative to clamp silage, and they remain a solution for those…McKee Plastics celebrates 50 years of innovation at Fieldays 2025
Celebrating 50 years of being in business in 2025 and specialising in the design and manufacture of an extensive range…John Deere upgrades round baler line with ISOBUS integration and smarter features
John Deere have recently announced upgrades to its round baler offerings, with all models of this latest generation equipped with…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: Years of floods and low food prices have driven a dairy farm in England's northeast to stop milking its…
Bikinis in cowshed
OPINION: An animal activist organisation is calling for an investigation into the use of dairy cows in sexuallly explicit content…
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Open Country Dairy prepares to launch first commercial butter
The country's second largest milk processor hopes to produce its first commercial butter within two months.
Serratia-linked Mastitis a wake-up call for Waikato farmer
Waikato farmer Craig Clausen had an unpleasant experience after an outbreak of mastitis cases on farm, suspected to be caused…
'Grand Alliance' growing grass-fed beef exports to China
Alliance Group and Grand Farm have signed a strategic co-operation agreement with a focus on delivering more premium New Zealand…
