With spring upon us, thoughts turn towards shutting up paddocks for conservation and maybe the purchase of new machinery to get the job done. The latest 28 Series disc mowers from Kverneland offer several features that the manufacturer says make a real difference to cutting performance and the cost of ownership.

Grassland specialists Kuhn has announced a raft of technological updates to its forage and straw baling equipment, designed to improve control of product quality and/or operational efficiency.

Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is one of the dairy industry's most significant infectious diseases, causing pregnancy loss, birth defects, reduced milk production and immune suppression.

Gray and Marilyn Baldwin own 713ha south of Lichfield, near Putāruru.

Rural insurer FMG has appointed Adam Heath as its new chief executive officer.

One of the world's largest dairy co-operatives celebrated its 150th birthday this month.

Australia's dairy industry is on track for a slight increase in milk production this season.

Australian agriculture is edging closer to the farmer-led goal of A$100-billion by 2030.

Catchment projects need to be farmerled, according to Louise Totman, who coordinates the Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective.

Two small milk processors are joining forces to develop more niche products for both local and overseas markets.