AgResearch says it has developed world-leading sensors to better understand how nitrogen is being excreted by cows, and so how best to tackle its effects on the environment.

Pioneer forage specialist, Ian Williams, explains why backup feed as a risk control measure makes good economic sense.

The dairy industry is full of passionate people -- farmers who take ownership of their problems and want to be recognised for their good work, says Dairy Holdings chief executive Colin Glass.

Two women with generations of farming experience behind them are finalists in the 2018 Dairy Community Leadership Awards.

A dairy consultant, a district mayor, and a leadership coach are finalists in the 2018 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year awards.

A new survey shows many Kiwis – both urban and rural – hold a similar and positive view of the primary sector.

Animal health is a vital aspect of farm management to get right, and it starts right from birth.

National Fieldays will this year celebrate 50 years of showing farming’s best to country and town. 

Fonterra provided nearly 20 million packs of milk free to 145,000 primary school students last year as part of its Milk for Schools scheme, now in its fifth year.

Dairy farmers found seriously breaching minimum employment standards could end up on the stand-down list, warns Labour Inspectorate regional manager Natalie Gardiner.