Surface ponding water is the factor that has the most effect on cows' lying time - and hence animal welfare - in winter grazing paddocks, says DairyNZ senior scientist Dawn Dalley.

The Government's recent decision to delay Intensive Winter Grazing (IWG) rules until May 2022, following pressure from farming and industry groups, has provided farmers with a year-long opportunity to demonstrate how best practice management on-farm can influence future environmental policy.

Getting employers on board for a "really robust health and safety journey", has seen Constellation Brands transform its injury outcomes over the past four years.

The steep trajectory of Spring Timlin's winemaking career was fuelled by mentorship at Matua, where "no question is a silly question", she says.

Visitors to last week's National Fieldays were able to check out the new home for CLAAS Harvest Centre, Waikato and the parts, training and demonstration hub for the network's five other branches in the North Island.

Taranaki/Manawatu 2021 FMG Young Farmer of the Year Jake Jarman sees real value in good health and safety practices.

Fermentation expert and yeast supplier Fermentis has signed on as a gold sponsor of the Bragato Research Institute research winery, giving it naming rights to the boardroom.

European dairy co-operative Arla says renewable electricity produced by its farmer owners could soon be used to operate in milk plants.

Rabobank has joined the group of milk processors and banks forecasting a milk price of $8-plus for the new season.

One of New Zealand dairy awards' key national sponsors, Westpac is pulling out this month.