A partnership of Wairarapa farmers is part of a growing wetland restoration movement to build community resilience against flooding, drought, landslides and water pollution.

A Taranaki teenager has been recognised for his cattle handling skills, ability with a pair of clippers and all-round talent, at a competitive dairy cattle event in Southland.

This is the fifth of five articles by Simon Couper aiming to demonstrate dairy industry strategies in NZ and provide a perspective for viewing Fonterra's strategy.

As the hot weather starts to kick in around the country, DairyNZ has put out a special plea to farmers to protect themselves from the heat and also to ensure that their cows are kept cool.

Award winning animal health company Farm Medix is splitting into two businesses.

Farmgate milk prices offered by processors continue to soar on the back of strong global demand for dairy products.

Compliance, monitoring and enforcement data released by Waikato Regional Council for 2019/20 show that 21 environmental prosecutions were completed over 12 months, with 42 convictions against 23 polluters.

Fonterra and Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living, are teaming up to work on reducing on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in New Zealand.

A large dairy farming operation, linked to Fonterra chairman Peter McBride, has been fined $47,000 for an effluent management breach.

Amid significant global turbulence, New Zealand agricultural producers are poised to enjoy a fifth consecutive year of general profitability in 2021, according to a new report by Rabobank.