Australian dairy farmers produced an estimated 650 million litres in March, an increase of 2% on March 2017. 

Farms in Germany are profitting from biogas from animal waste.

A 1000-head barn and automated milking system is the centrepiece of an impressive family farm in east Germany.

Fertiliser co-op Ravensdown and Lincoln University have unveiled effluent technology that could lift the dairy sector’s effluent and water efficiency.

Meat processor Alliance Group is reporting promising outcomes from a pilot programme marketing hogget as a premium product.

Busy Brook Holstein’s Gold Label Sale near Duntroon in mid-April was a huge success, setting a believed-record price for a New Zealand calf — $35,000.

Whole milk powder prices were softer at last week’s GDT auction, taking the average price down 1.5% to US$3231/t and the overall price index down 1.1%, says Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins.  

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the previous Government took a hands-off approach to biosecurity.

Farmers who pollute waterways and damage New Zealand’s brand image cause problems for companies trying to sell our high value food exports.

Fonterra's China business head Christina Zhu says its Beingmate joint venture needs a leadership revamp.