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Farmer spend boosts LIC profit
Increased farmer spending on genetics and animal health has boosted LIC’s half-year profit.Science system shakeup ‘to maximise investment value’
Reaction to the Government’s major overhaul of the country’s seven crown research organisations has so far been largely positive.Synlait sweetens milk supply deal
Canterbury milk processor Synlait is confident of retaining its farmer supplier base following a turnaround in its financial performance.National
Helping communities with the highs and lows
As a dairy farmer for 22 years, Michelle Ruddell knows the challenges of navigating through the highs and lows of…
Optimism in the air
Ag First chief executive James Allen says dairy farmer optimism is on the rise.Ready to walk the talk
DairyNZ's Kirsty Verhoek ‘walks the talk’, balancing her interests in animal welfare, agricultural science and innovative dairy farming.App for smarter decisions
A new app designed to simplify forage planning and boost farm productivity has been launched.Dairy earnings bounce back
"We at Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and you at Dairy News said over six months ago that the dairy…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
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…
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…Editorial: O Canada
OPINION: The Canadian government's love affair with its lifestyle dairy farmers has got it into trouble once again.Getting Wellington out of farming
Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke at the Federated Farmers 'Restoring Farmer Confidence' tour meeting at Mystery Creek, Hamilton…Fonterra's opportunities, risks
At Fonterra's recent annual meeting in New Plymouth, chair Peter McBride spoke on the co-op's changing global operating context and…Agribusiness
Fonterra announces electrification plans
Fonterra has announced $15 million in investments in electrification projects across the North Island over the next 18 months.
Workers a big part of the farming business
"We couldn't do this without our team. They are integral to everything." That's the first thing that Te Awamutu dairy…DWN partners with Bayleys for conference
Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) has announced real estate company Bayleys will be the naming partner for its 2025 conference.Fonterra's $64m investment to cut emissions by 9%
Fonterra is set to convert two coal boilers to wood pellets at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury, a crucial…UHT cream launched for Chinese bakeries
Fonterra has introduced a new UHT bakery cream for its booming foodservice business in China.Management
Helping improve in-shed feeding
PPP Industries Ltd, established in 1962, is a leading supplier of agricultural equipment in New Zealand.
The importance of good effluent management
Effluent is a valuable source of nutrients.Effluent is 'rocket fuel' for grass
Precision Slurry says they are effluent application specialists who pride themselves on leading the way in cleaning out any system…Short courses for all visa holders
Primary ITO has a wide range of work-based training options to help you grow the skills and knowledge of your…Pasture renewal critical to maintaining healthy farms
Pasture renewal is the process of replacing older, less productive pastures with a completely new pasture.Farm Health
Innovation solutions for farmers
Blue Pacific Minerals is a well-established New Zealand-owned company based in the heart of the South Waikato, Tokoroa.
AI tackles mastitis, helps lift profit
A rising somatic cell count (SCC) today can mean lower profits tomorrow.Why pelletised rations are good for cows
In the ever-evolving landscape of dairy farming, the quest for optimal nutrition is paramount.How to make perfect silage
Creating perfect silage is both a science and an art, and it all begins with the right tools, according to…Probiotic additive helps farmers achieve target lightweights
The company behind probiotic additive Calf Xtreme says around 450 dairy farms are successfully rearing calves with the help of…Machinery & Products
Powering farm operations
Waikato-based Silvester Electrical has been supporting New Zealand’s dairy industry for nearly 50 years.
DTS pioneering refrigerant swap
DTS, New Zealand's leading manufacturer of stainless steel vats and refrigeration technologies, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to phase out…Discover the plastic edge
For over 20 years, Advantage Plastics has been manufacturing and supplying New Zealand-wide a large range of on-farm storage &…Solution for every farm
For over 40 years, Williams Engineering has been trusted by farmers across New Zealand and beyond to deliver simple, reliable,…Farms are going Dungbusters
Making farming easy is what the TechniPharm team says it lives for.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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Back in business?
OPINION: Is Canterbury milk processor Synlait back in business?
Bovaer's fate
OPINION: The fate of methane inhibitor Bovaer in NZ farming is still up in the air.
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