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GEA unveils DairyRobot milking system at Fieldays

Designed specifically for Kiwi conditions, the DairyRobot system supports both batch and voluntary milking systems.

New Zealand farmers get their first opportunity to experience the future of pasture-based dairy automation in action this week at the National Fieldays.

Dairy farmers to benefit from major RMA reforms planned by government

Andrew Hoggard says the RMA changes will provide more certainty and confidence for farmers.

Dairy farmers are set to benefit from the radical sweeping changes the Government is planning to make to the regulations that form part of the Resource Management Act (RMA).

DairyNZ urges context on reported surge in dairy conversions amid declining cow numbers

The reported surge in interest in dairy conversions should be put into the context of falling overall cow numbers and improving environmental performance, says DairyNZ.

Top NZ trade official warns dairy sector faces highest global trade barriers

Vangelis Vitalis says the average tariff for dairy is nearly double the average agricultural tariff.

New Zealand's top trade official has told dairy farmers that their sector faces the most trade barriers internationally.

Waikato sharemilker launches ‘Tinder for cows’ using AI and breeding data

Waikato sharemilker Matthew Zonderop has set up a business he describes as “a Tinder for cows”.

Waikato sharemilker Matthew Zonderop had no inkling that one day he would become a matchmaker for cows.

Two-way battle for Feds dairy chairmanship

The coveted post of Federated Farmers' national dairy chair will see a two-way contest at the Federated Farmers annual meeting later this month.

Fonterra research targets dairy products to support elderly health and wellbeing

Sarah Glyn-Jones, Fonterra’s general manager advanced nutrition with a high protein coffee drink.

Research lending to the production of dairy products that benefit the elderly and improves the overall wellbeing of all people is a key focus of Fonterra's Research and Development centre, based in Palmerston North.

Milk processors match or exceed Fonterra’s record $10/kgMS opening forecast for 2025-26 season

Open Country Dairy is paying farmer suppliers between $10.30 and $10.70/kgMS for milk supplied from June to September.

Milk processors are either matching or beating Fonterra's record $10/kgMS opening forecast milk price as the 2025-26 season gets underway.

Young Waikato farmer urges KiwiSaver rule change to help first-time farm buyers

Waikato farmer Carla de Wet says the Government cannot afford to let KiwiSaver changes become a broken promise.

Young Waikato farmer Carla de Wet has a message for the Government - change KiwiSaver rules to help young farmers get a foot on the property ladder, sooner rather than later.