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Is deer milk the next big thing?

Deer milk’s most noticeable feature is its “phenomenal” texture

“I can absolutely see this going global,” says consultant executive chef Geoff Scott, of the deer milk now being pioneered in NZ.

Milking it for deer

Executive chef Geoff Scott with a batch of sorbet desserts made from Pāmu deer milk. Credit: Lance Lawson Photography PH 0274 425 628

If the world is ready for deer milk, New Zealand is ready to supply it.

Nats call for practical policies

National Party leader Simon Bridges and agricultural spokesman Nathan Guy at Fieldays.

National Party leader Simon Bridges says the biggest challenges farmers face are the environment and their right to farm.

Potential risk to NZ’s primary exports

Mike Petersen says the potential US-China trade war poses long term threats for NZ products.

Trading times get challenging

A trade expert has backed up comments by agricultural trade envoy Mike Petersen, who says New Zealand is facing its most challenging time in trade in 30 years.

Smoothie approach to sheep milk

Beyond Massey University’s cheeseboard at Fieldays was the objective of promoting sheep milking.

Increase in shearing costs to hit struggling wool sector

The Shearing Contractors Association is recommending increasing shearing rates by up to 25%.

The shearing industry must move now to stave off the threat of farmers being unable to get their sheep shorn, says Mark Barrowcliffe, president of the NZ Shearing Contractors Association.

Farm subsidies distorting and ill-placed – report

The report shows that the 51 countries reported on, plus 10 key emerging economies, paid on average US$620 billion annually to support farmers in 2015-17.

More progress is needed on reducing and redesigning the world’s farm subsidy policies, says a new report from the OECD.

Farmers not alone on climate change

Farmers more than any other New Zealanders will be negatively impacted by the effects of climate change, says Climate Change Minister James Shaw.

Don’t meddle with Fonterra

Fed Farmers president Katie Milne and Agricultural Minister Damien O’Connor at last weeks Feds’ national conference in Wellington.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says a wide-ranging review of dairy industry legislation isn’t an attempt by the Government to force changes to Fonterra’s constitution.