Barry Flynn milks a 620-strong Friesian herd on 195ha in Methven, New Zealand.

OPINION: A farmer rides a quad bike to the back paddock, followed by a dog, happy to be out.

OPINION: Dairy farmers are aware of the importance of calves’ welfare and contentment, particularly during the weaning stage.

The red meat processing sector is working hard to support cyclone-affected farmer by ensuring plants return to operation as soon as possible and providing assistance to rural communities.

United Fresh New Zealand is encouraging Kiwi women to join the fresh produce industry this International Women’s Day.

Gallagher Group has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Australian company Gasbot to introduce a satellite- based liquid monitoring system to the New Zealand market.

At Westmoreland Estate Ltd’s three dairy farm offices in the Waikato hang large world maps.

Rural Support Trusts from regions badly hit by the recent disastrous storms and cyclones are getting much needed assistance from other parts of the country, says the chair of the National Council of Rural Support Trusts, Neil Bateup.

The troubles for the 70 or so Hawke’s Bay dairy farmers are far from over with the financial impact of Cyclone Gabrielle set to add to their misery in the coming months.

Be realistic about what you can in the short term - the recovery is a marathon not a sprint. That's the sage advice from one of the country's leading dairy consultants, James Allen, AgFirst.