Federated Farmers is hoping for changes to the Department of Conservation's (DoC) high country grazing rules in the aftermath of two recent big wildfires in the Mackenzie Basin.

The forecast milk payout for this season has gone up by 40c and Fonterra farmers can thank Chinese consumers.

In a move that appears to have been repeated by many equipment manufacturers, Kuhn confirms it currently working on several autonomous solutions – particularly in the area of feeding.

John Deere has updated and expanded its mower conditioner line-up for 2021.

Fonterra Shareholders Council chairman James Barron says the council supports the recommendations of a review into its role and functions.

The founder of boutique milk company Lewis Road Creamery is leaving the business.

Fonterra has increased the mid-point of its forecast farmgate milk price for 2020/21.

Bay of Plenty couple Andrew and Lynette Stuart are thankful for opting for a vat monitoring system.

Fonterra is installing new milk vat monitoring systems to support their farmers’ production of high-quality milk and make the co-op’s milk collection more efficient.

It is no secret that the reproductive performance of any herd is very closely associated with the overall financial outcome of the farming enterprise.