A prominent couple in New Zealand’s dairy industry are turning to plant-based protein for their next big venture.

The dairy industry must look forward continually to assess itself as fit for purpose – or not. So says retiring DairyNZ director Ben Allomes.

Fertiliser co-op Ravensdown has posted a pre-tax profit and rebate of $52 million for the year ended May 31, 2019.

At least some not-bad news for Fonterra: the co-op has climbed to fourth-largest in the world’s dairy company rankings.

Southland farming leaders and environmental activists have called for a breather in their set-to over winter grazing practices.

Farmgate milk price forecasts remain unchanged despite Fonterra’s decision to not pay a dividend for the 2018-19 season, says chief executive Miles Hurrell.

Nominations are open for two farmer director positions on the DairyNZ board.

Former Fonterra director Nicola Shadbolt is happy with the review of the director election process.

Tech-shy cockies or stockies wanting a simple, good value tractor should see the Super DT 8860 from Italian manufacturer Landini.

Bert Quin, managing director of Quin Environmentals, explains the benefits of chicken manure.