Ravensdown has appointed Dr Will Talbot to the newly created position of scientific officer, supporting the chief scientific officer Ants Roberts in an ongoing programme of innovative science and technology projects.

Ashburton farmer Will Grayling has joined the Ballance Agri Nutrients board as its first associate director.

Power company Meridian has renewed its sponsorship of the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA) for another three years.

Farmax, a subsidiary of state-owned AgResearch, is now a sponsor of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

When it comes to consistent performance, Fonterra's Edendale site in Southland is second to none.

An award-winning Southland contract milker who was stuck in India for five months is hopeful of being back on farm in time for calving next month.

It's out with Coon branded cheese and in with Cheer.

Northland sharemilkers Kate and Jeremy Mounter have built a resilient business through sheer hard work.

From sugar cane in Brazil to a sustainable, plant-based, plastic milk container now on sale in NZ supermarkets.

DairyNZ's head consulting officer for the South Island says they are generally encouraged by the reports about way that Southland farmers are dealing with winter grazing.