The teat cup liner is the only component of the milking machine that comes into contact with the cow’s teat. It has a large influence on milking performance, udder and teat health.

A New Zealand Winegrowers’ research project, funded by MPI, is hoping to take the lessons from the 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake to build a more resilient industry for the future.

We have all had to deal with milk quality issues onfarm at some stage in our farming careers – whether it be a freezing point grade or high bulk somatics on the first pick-up or perhaps an antibiotic scare during the season.

Water supply is a vital component of a farm and making sure systems are working efficiently can save water, time and money. 

Younger generations are growing up surrounded by technology and the advancement of these technologies is ferocious.

The dairy industry could simply not succeed without our people.

Home-grown animal health company Farm Medix Ltd has again had the nod for its innovative products.

Dairy Women's Network chief executive Zelda de Villiers will step down from her role in May.

It's an exciting time in the dairy sector. There is so much change happening: we have a new strategy, ‘Dairy Tomorrow’, and changes to the DairyNZ board, to name a few.

More European dairy farmers are warming to the idea of grazing cows outdoors.