Fonterra's milk collection in New Zealand for the seven months to December 31 reached 972 million kgMS, 4% higher than the same period last year, the cooperative says.

Dairy prices started 2015 on a positive note, rising 3.6% in the Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.

AN AUCKLAND company will take part in a six-year programme by Nestle is to intensify its research in the field of epigenetics, the science of how eating behaviours and other environmental factors can affect genes, health and future generations.

LIVER DAMAGE is indicated in a DairyNZ analysis of the blood and autopsy samples the industry body collected from dairy cows experiencing ill-health after grazing on swedes in Southland.

The latest Northland research will be showcased at the BNZ Northland Dairy Development Trust's annual conference in Whangarei on February 11, 2015.

FARMER CO-OP LIC has bought the majority interest of its Brazilian genetics distributor, NZ Brasil Genetics Producao Animal Ltda.

Finland's largest dairy farm – milking 600 cows – has started production with DeLaval automatic milking rotary.

DAIRY PRICES are stabilising, but climbing off the market floor may take some time, says Rabobank.

WAIKATO REGIONAL Council is ending helicopter flights over farms to monitor effluent management practices.

FARMERS ARE unhappy with the courts slapping hefty fines for riding ATVs without helmets.

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