A big reduction in European stocks of skim milk powder (SMP) was behind its whopping 10.3% rise in price at last week’s auction, economists concur.

A farmgate milk price at the upper end of Fonterra’s forecast is now on the cards.

Dairy prices are continuing their good run in 2019.

Fonterra will offload its Farm Source livestock business to family-owned business Carrfields Livestock on March 1.

A survey showing that the public care about waterways is no surprise, says DairyNZ.

Dairy is a major contributor to New Zealand’s living standards and plays a crucial role in supporting regional economic development, according to an NZEIR report released recently.

Fonterra farmers have elected Canterbury farmer John Nicholls to the board.

IrrigationNZ has appointed Elizabeth Soal as its new chief executive.

Global dairy prices posted their second increase in a row.

Arguments about whether tracks or duals are the best option for getting power to the ground in farming will go on for ever, but duals are the staple on tractors in New Zealand.

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