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“We are willing to keep learning, evolving and growing.” Those words from 2015 Sharemilkers/Farmers of the Year, Justin and Melissa Slattery, are perhaps a key to their success.
The financial pain for dairy farmers will hit home early in the coming season, according to the head of Federated Farmers dairy section Andrew Hoggard.
Farmer co-op LIC will hold meetings nationally next month to brief shareholders on its ambitious growth strategy.
A crisis looms in the dairy industry as the implications of the $4.50 payout starts to hit home.
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says farmers are resilient and will get through the low milk-price patch.
The Riddet Institute and the Bio-Protection Research Centre are to receive government funding after their applications to the CoREs (Centre of Research Excellence) were accepted for the second time.
A weaker New Zealand dollar, limited wool volumes and renewed client interest, combined to lift local prices across the board says NZWSI general manager, John Dawson.
Anchor is aiming to make organic milk more accessible to New Zealanders, with a campaign to launch their organic milk nationwide this month.
After the success of last year's event the Dairy Women's Network (DWN) and SealesWinslow, are running free calf nutrition workshops again this year.
Last night's Global Dairy Trade auction saw the average price index fall for the fourth consecutive time, dropping 3.5% to US$2,515.
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Not all Irish farmers see the lifting of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) subsidies as a panacea.
The winners of the 2015 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards are ahead of the game in driving profitability on farms during a forecast period of low milk payouts, say judges.
The latest wool auction of 4,700 bales from the North Island saw mixed price movements with a generally steady market overall.
With the annual ‘big move’ of Gypsy Day not too far away, it might be timely to give your farm transport a once over for the new season.
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