Fonterra farmers have been told their longevity in business will be determined by their performance during their worst years.

Westland Milk Products has already received "substantial orders" for products from its new $40 million ultra-high temperature (UHT) plant in Rolleston.

Peter Clark, the chief executive officer of PF Olsen Ltd, has been elected president of the Forest Owners Association (FOA).

Infant formula and nutritional products are the flavour of the month for Australian dairy processors.

At the end of March came a significant anniversary in Europe which hardly rated a comment in the international dairy media.

A Chinese business that makes infant formula in New Zealand says the false botulism scare of 2013 is disappearing from the minds of China's consumers.

Over the last few years Kubota has indicated it intends to become a major global player, and its 2015 results seem to confirm things are under way.

Helping farms through this tough patch and ensuring they maintain their low-cost advantage when the upturn arrives are key focus areas.

Providing a story about your brand that resonates with consumers is vitally important these days.

Much media debate has arisen recently on whether new irrigation schemes are necessary in the wake of the dairy downturn.