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Former Fonterra executive Guy Roper appointed DCANZ chair

A former Fonterra executive is the new chair of the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ).

Karl Dean elected new Federated Farmers dairy chair, focuses on sector's future

New Feds national dairy chair Karl Dean (left) with his predecessor Richard McIntyre.

New Federated Farmers national dairy chair Karl Dean is looking forward to tackling the issues facing the sector.

DairyNZ lifts breakeven milk price forecast to $8.68 for 2025/26 season

According to DairyNZ's latest Econ Tracker update, there has been a rise in the forecast breakeven milk price for the 2025/26 season.

Innovation takes centre stage at Fieldays 2025 awards event

The Ruminant Biotech team were, from left, head of research studies Kirsty Bardoul, senior business development manager Ian South and head of intellectual assets and strategic partnerships George Reeves at Fieldays.

Hosted by ginger dynamo Te Radar, the Fieldays Innovation Award Winners Event put the spotlight on the agricultural industry's most promising ideas.

Mud, Rain, and Roaring Engines: 50th Fieldays Tractor Pull thrills crowds despite weather

The wet and muddy track conditions added an extra layer of difficulty to the competition at Fieldays.

Despite the rain and a liberal coating of mud, engines roared, and the 50th Fieldays Tractor Pull Competition drew crowds of spectators across the four days of the annual event.

Wrapped Silage Bales: Convenient feed storage with a mounting plastic problem

The non-polluting baleage wrap is made from jute yarn, which is similar to flax fibre.

Wrapped bales arrived in the 1980s offering a viable alternative to clamp silage, and they remain a solution for those not wishing to invest in expensive clamps – a solution for smaller farms and a means to clearing excess grass at the end of the season.

McKee Plastics celebrates 50 years of innovation at Fieldays 2025

The Black and White 50-teat Open Trough Feeder features a host of design details.

Celebrating 50 years of being in business in 2025 and specialising in the design and manufacture of an extensive range for the rural industries, Feilding-based McKee Plastics was at Fieldays highlighting a range of feeding products.

John Deere upgrades round baler line with ISOBUS integration and smarter features

All models are equipped with advanced ISOBUS capabilities, allowing them to be fully integrated into the John Deere Operations Centre.

John Deere have recently announced upgrades to its round baler offerings, with all models of this latest generation equipped with advanced ISOBUS capabilities, allowing them to be fully integrated into the John Deere Operations Center.

Dairy sector commits to major role in new Foot and Mouth readiness agreement

Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says the agreement marks a major milestone in New Zealand’s readiness for a potential FMD outbreak.

Six industry organisations, including DairyNZ and the Dairy Companies Association (DCANZ) have signed an agreement with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to prepare the country for a potential foot and mouth outbreak.