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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…Fonterra eyes either sale or IPO of consumer business
Fonterra has updated its plan to divest its global consumer business and integrated businesses, Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka.Global customers to fund new incentives for Fonterra farmers
Fonterra has announced new financial incentives for farmers who achieve on-farm emissions targets.Soil devotees heading to Underground Festival
Underground festival is an event for farmers and growers which celebrates the land through great food and inspiring conversations, says…National
Certainty welcomed
There's been very little reaction to the government science reform announcement, with many saying the devil will be in the…
Science 'deserves more funding'
A committee which carried out the review into New Zealand's science system says the underinvestment will continue to compromise the…Turning NZ into a pine plantation
Federated Farmers meat and wool chair, Toby Williams says what the Government has effectively signed up for is a decade…The New Year honour that almost got deleted
Shocked and humbled were Grahame Webber's overriding emotions when he learned he was to be recognised in the 2025 New…Farmers want out of climate deal
Get out of the Paris Agreement on climate change – that’s the message from the farmer lobby group Groundswell to…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.
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Dry cow management is key
OPINION: We need to stop treating the dry period as just a rest between lactations and understand that it’s a…
Don't shut farmers out
OPINION: What does it say about our government when it sneaks its Gene Technology Bill through on the final day…Every exhibitor with something valuable to offer for farmers
OPINION: Welcome to the second annual NZ Dairy Expo at Matamata – an event created to bring together the best…Editorial: How good are science reforms?
OPINION: Will the latest science reforms make the difference that the government hopes?UAE trade deal - a game changer
OPINION: In a landmark move that could reshape New Zealand’s agricultural export landscape, the recently signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…Agribusiness
Processors boost GHG credentials
Dairy's superpowers are lifting their game on proving greenhouse gas credentials.
Miraka targets 100% renewable energy
Taupo-based low-carbon dairy company Miraka has its sights set on using 100% renewable energy in the next decade.Development rewarded at youth camp
Zara Williams' personal and professional growth has seen her presented with the top award at the 2025 World Wide Sires…State farmer cultivates talent with apprenticeship scheme
To mark International Day of Education on January 24, 2025, state farmer Pāmu (Landcorp) announced the commencement of its Apprenticeship Scheme,…Low interest sustainability lending from Halter, banks
Dairy and beef farmers could be eligible for lower interest lending options for financing Halter on their farms, with ANZ,…Management
Meet summer needs with pasture and maize silage
As summer progresses, dairy farmers face two critical challenges: maintaining milk production and keeping weight on cows.
Southland ready for winter grazing
Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick says farmers are prepared for winter grazing every year.Milk company launches new round of grants
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) is launching a new round of grants to support projects aimed at enhancing dairy farming…DairyNZ seeking associate director
DairyNZ is inviting applications for an associate director position.Silage cover reduces wastage
Waikato farmer Dave Muggeridge was fed up with water seeping in through his maize silage cover and spoiling feed.Farm Health
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…
No limits for breeders
Breeding cows without a farm may sound a little unorthodox to some - but for Isaac and Emma Kelsen, it…Lower N use doesn’t mean less profit
Reducing nitrogen inputs does not necessarily mean reducing profits, says DairyNZ principal scientist Ina Pinxterhuis.Balanced diets key to keeping cows in milk
Waikato dairy farmers are well-placed heading into the peak of summer, thanks to favourable growing conditions late last year that…New facility allows mastitis technology production
The opening of Bovonic’s new facility near Tauranga late last year will allow the company to commercialise the production of…Machinery & Products
Semi-robotic milking technology to boost parlour efficiency
Waikato Milking Systems’ latest innovation, ErgoPOD is now commercially available within New Zealand and Australia.
Tankers helping farmers make the most of effluent
With effluent becoming a more important part of farm management, particularly for its value as an alternative to “bagged” fertiliser,…Innovation, new products galore
It has been a year of new products and innovation at Numedic, the Rotorua-based manufacturer and exporter of farm dairy…New distributor for Aussie equipment
Australian agricultural equipment distributor, Waringa Distribution, has increased its support to South Island farmers and contractors with the appointment of…Satellite helping unlock on-farm potential
John Deere has started the New Year with the release of JDLink Boost, using a satellite connectivity solution to ensure…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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RIP Kitkat V
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Telescopic front-end loader
An interesting concept emerged at the recent EIMA show in Italy, where Italian company Aries - a front linkage manufacturer -…
Oppose the emissions agenda
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Major shakeup for the NZ science system
The government has announced a major restructuring of the country's seven crown research institutes (CRIs), which will see them merged…
