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Wool provides life-saving calf covers

With five million calves expected in the next eight weeks, it is a busy season for Christchurch firm Woolover, which makes wool covers for calves, lambs and kids, and for adult animals.

Struggling EU farmers score another handout

EU Agricultural Commissioner, Phil Hogan.

Embattled European dairy farmers are to get another $780 million to help them weather the downturn.

Profit slump for Canadian processor

Canadian-owned Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Company, Victoria, saw its net profit slump 88% last year.

All in together for bobby calves — Editorial

MPI and many heavyweight industry groups joined forces to educate their members and the public on what they are doing to protect these creatures.

It is great to see all those involved with bobby calves working cooperatively and positively to forestall a repeat of the terrible incident that aired on television showing mistreatment of these helpless animals.

Embattled Oz co-op bleeds milk

Murray Goulburn says it has lost some milk suppliers since the shock downgrade to its milk price.

Embattled Australian co-op Murray Goulburn says it has lost about 3.6% of its milk supply as a result of farmer suppliers leaving.

You might impress the judges and yourself!

It's a chilly wet afternoon in Taranaki and we've just sat down in front of a roaring fire after standing-off 370 dries for the night.

China trade dispute reports ‘overblown’

Reports that China has threatened action against key exports such as dairy and kiwifruit if New Zealand investigated a complaint about Chinese steel imports are "completely overblown".

Hurunui water group tapping its shareholders

Hurunui Water Project director, Mike Hodgen, front, discusses the plan with advisors on a site visit to the upper Waitohi catchment. Photo: Hurunui Water Project

The Hurunui Water Project (HWP) is seeking more cash from shareholders to carry the project through to farmer sign-up and construction.

Some bright spots in soggy tractor market

Large tractor sales down, Kiwis are buying more compact tractors.

Tractor sales are holding despite the dairy downturn, says NZ Tractor and Machinery Association president Mark Hamilton-Manns.

Need a hand? Call the Handy Landys near you

Handy Landys (from left), Sophie Gualter, Tessa Schmidt, Oscar Beattie and team leader Matty Rissi ready for work.

Farmers needing extra hands to herd heifers, plant trees, build fences or clean up under woolsheds are offered help by a new and unusual bunch of workers -- Handy Landys.