Dairy Australia's next 'Situation and Outlook' report will be released on June 1, as a challenging season for many farmers approaches its end.

Entrepreneur Diane Foreman says one success she is really proud of is in the dairy industry.

"What I do in dairying I do for love – I don't need any recognition for it," says the 2016 Dairy Woman of the Year, Rebecca Keoghan.

The low milk price is starting to bite Australian farmers.

The role women play in the dairy industry is enormous and women are truly stepping up and demonstrating leadership.

Research into improving phosphorus recovery and overall use efficiency remains urgent in the face ongoing and future supply and price volatility.

Over the last few years Kubota has indicated its intention of becoming a major global player.

Rebecca Keoghan's outstanding contribution to the dairy industry over the last decade has led to her being named the fifth Dairy Woman of the Year.

A new China strategy that will treble staff there, push into new markets and investigate growing kiwifruit in China has been launched by Zespri.

The upsurge in Chinese tourists visiting New Zealand will help boost demand for NZ products there.