OPINION: As soon as RNZ realised MP Andrew Hoggard's sister worked for Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ) and was, shock horror, lobbying government on behalf of its members, it wasted no time accusing him of not managing conflicts of interests.

The dairy sector is in a strong position, with high milk prices, declining interest rates, and renewed confidence.

Co-existence of genetically modified (GM) and non-GM plants in New Zealand industries will be challenging, but is achievable, a review has found.

Three farmers making contributions to the wider dairy sector have been chosen as this year’s finalists for the prestigious Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year title.

Everyone from experienced veterinarians and young professionals to the Wormwise programme and outstanding clinics have been recognised in this year’s New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) awards.

Fonterra says it takes the ongoing threat of 'adverse cyber action' extremely seriously.

After 20 years of milking cows, Northland farmer Greg Collins is ready to step into the governance side of dairy.

For some Canterbury teenagers, their career is being shaped by hands-on experience in a sector they are passionate about - dairy farming.

Dairy farmers will be paying a new levy rate of 4.5c/kgMS - an extra 0.9c/kgMS - to industry-good body DairyNZ from June 1 this year.

The 'atmospheric river' of rain that swept down the country last week almost completely avoided one of the worst drought-affected regions in the country – coastal Taranaki.

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