Southland's Mataura Valley Milk has embarked on a major project to fully electrify its plant near Gore onto "100% renewable energy" by November next year.

EastPack, a post-harvest operator within the Kiwifruit industry, has been named Co-operative of the Year at the 2022 Co-operative Business NZ Awards.

Fonterra is eyeing an increase in lactose production.

With NIWA predicting a hot, dry summer, farmers are being encouraged to consider once-a-day (OAD) milking as a low-cost strategy to minimise the impact of dry conditions on next season, while looking after their cows and their team.

Farmer leader Richard McIntyre is the new chair of New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trustees.

The company behind a fledgling milk plant at Otorohanga in Waikato is focusing on specialised protein for its stage one development.

Award-winning Taranaki director Jessie Waite says primary sector governance needs more young people.

Fresh produce organisation United Fresh held celebrations last week to commemorate 31 years of operation.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says it aims to highlight innovation and empower people to act now in the interests of the planet with its Sharing Shed exhibit at this year’s National Fieldays.

Farmers struggling with poor internet connectivity are being urged to take advantage of a new government scheme.