Cuddling cows
OPINION: Years of floods and low food prices have driven a dairy farm in England's northeast to stop milking its…
An experiment on a herd of cows in central Japan appears to have proven a radical, nature-inspired solution to a pest problem plaguing farmers.
Another sign has appeared showing plant-based dairy products taking over conventional dairy space.
Interestingly, none of the politicians managed to escape the wrath of farmers at the protest march organised by the lobby 50 Shades of Green.
Rural News last week summed up the disconnect going on in rural communities: “It seems incredible that in times when commodity prices are strong, interest rates low and climate favourable there should be so much angst and concern in rural NZ”
OPINION: Fonterra's annual general meeting earlier this month was mostly a peaceful affair.
A simple DIY test for farmers is a cost-effective way to manage nitrogen levels in soil, a three-year project has shown.
Spring Sheep is now launching its products into the local market for the first time.
A2 Milk expects strong first half sales supported by brand and marketing investment in China and the United States.
Ravensdown's ClearTech farm effluent treatment system is not just for dairy sheds, the company says.
Former parliament Speaker David Carter has lost his bid for a directorship of the South Island rural service company Ruralco.
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Dairy farmers say over-stringent freshwater policies will cost New Zealand at least $80 billion in the next 30 years, but will not greatly improve water quality.
Global demand for skim milk powder (SMP) is increasing.
Held last week at the Mystery Creek Event Centre, the annual Effluent and Environment Expo has firmly cemented itself on the calendar.
New Fonterra shareholders council chairman James Barron says farmers are facing a raft of challenges.
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