The government's new freshwater regulations are creating a few headaches for West Coast dairy farmers, according to DairyNZ South Island head Tony Finch.

Stuart Anderson, Ministry for Primary Industries Mycoplasma Bovis Programme Director, is assuring farmers that a recent increase in confirmed infected farms is only to be expected at this time of year.

The mental anguish of dealing with bureaucracy is the hard part of managing a Mycoplasma bovis infection, says Mid-Canterbury farmer and self-appointed advocate for the victims, Duncan Barr.

Dairy prices have bounced back in the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction.

Fonterra is pulling out of another non-core business – importing palm kernel expeller.

A record number of farmers took part in the largest service bull sale in New Zealand – many from the comfort of their own homes.

A leading veterinarian says in his opinion farmers are doing a better job now than ever in regards to animal welfare.

Dutch slurry tanker manufacturer Veenhuis has developed a new axle arrange for its Premium range of machines.

Coolbreene Trust near Taupo is a large-scale dairy operation farming 1150ha, including run-off blocks, within a 10km radius of its home base.

Originally available with amber lenses only, Narva’s Geomax’ Heavy Duty LED Strobe Beacon light range has been upgraded with the addition of amber/clear, blue and green options.

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