Former Fonterra chairman John Monaghan says the co-operative’s capital structure isn’t broken, but needs tweaking to ensure it remains fit for the future.

The dairy industry is humming with strong pasture growth, thanks to a kind winter and a mild spring.

Jacinda Ardern should consider basing one of her senior cabinet ministers in Europe by early next year, says trade commentator Mike Petersen.

A Manawatu farmer has copped a $35,000 fine for ill treatment of sheep.

A leading veterinarian says in his opinion farmers are doing a better job now than ever in regards to animal welfare.

Coolbreene Trust near Taupo is a large-scale dairy operation farming 1150ha, including run-off blocks, within a 10km radius of its home base.

Originally available with amber lenses only, Narva’s ‘Geomax’ Heavy Duty LED Strobe Beacon light range has been upgraded with the addition of amber/clear, blue and green options.

Having declared in July that all farm plastics sold in New Zealand will have to be recycled or reused, the Ministry for the Environment has made two major grants to help this policy become a reality.

Sophia Clark didn’t think she would end up a dairy farmer but a season milking Jersey cows showed her that a career in farming could deliver both a business and a lifestyle.

Running an organic dairy farm is a bit like living on an island where one has to be completely self-sufficient.