Fonterra has dropped its forecast milk price mid-point by 50c as a surge in global milk production is putting downward pressure on commodity prices.

OPINION: What goes up must come down. So, global dairy prices retreating from lofty heights in recent months wouldn’t come as a surprise to many farmers.

The chance of a $10-plus milk price for this season appears to be depleting.

Keep focused on things that can be controlled on farm.

The number of beef straws going into dairy cows is on the increase, according to LIC beef genetics product lead Paul Charteris.

Plentiful milk supplies from key producer countries are weighing down global dairy prices.

With ram buying season underway, B+LNZ is encouraging farmers to take advantage of its free online tool, nProve, to help them find the rams that best meet their breeding goals.

OPINION: Farmers are being asked to celebrate a target that changes nothing for the climate, wastes taxpayer money, and ignores real science.

According to ASB, Fonterra's plan to sell it's Anchor and Mainlands brands could inject $4.5 billion in additional spending into the economy.

GEA says that its latest walkover teat sprayer is helping farmers save time and boost udder health.