Silver Fern Farms says it welcomes the release of the Emissions Reduction Plan and looks forward to working with the Government, industry and farmer suppliers to ensure New Zealand is the food producer of choice in a low carbon world.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says it is pleased by the Government’s announcement yesterday that it would boost funding for research and development into greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation technologies.

In a move that reminded everyone of the SAS motto, 'Who dares wins', Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor and industry leaders met at MilkTest NZ's Hamilton facility to announce a significant milestone in the efforts to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis.

Fonterra Ingredients business has launched a new global e-commerce website for customers.

Dairy goat farmers are facing a double whammy: a sharp drop in milk payout and reduced quota to supply the country's sole processor.

The Government will commit $710 million over the next four years to accelerate efforts to lower agricultural emissions, expand the contribution of forestry to reduce carbon, and produce alternative ‘green’ fuels.

The winner of the 2022 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award has been commended for its focus on adapting individual farm systems to the land, resources and staff.

Outspoken Federated Farmers leader Chris Lewis is stepping down from the farmer lobby after 17 years of service.

Successive drops in global dairy prices mean the next season's opening milk price forecast is being trimmed back.

A record milk payout for this season remains on the cards - but breaking the $10/kgMS ceiling will be a stretch.