China is likely to remain the largest export market for New Zealand dairy products – but watch out for competition from Australia, a new report warns.

Butter prices last week burst through the US$6000/tonne mark for the first time in GDT Event history, hitting US$6004/t for the tenth time this year.

Buyers appear comfortable with the current whole milk powder (WMP) prices despite predictions of higher production in New Zealand, says Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins.

Russia's ban on imported agricultural products, including dairy products, is due to end in December 2017, boosting global dairy prices, says an industry report.

Best known for its enduring off-road ability, the Toyota Land Cruiser has added another plaudit to its CV – notching up the title Fastest SUV.

While telehandlers are gaining acceptance in New Zealand, they still only sell in relatively small numbers compared to the UK, where 50% of agricultural operations are reckoned to use them.

Taupo dairy company Miraka will pay an extra $3 million to its suppliers as part of an incentive scheme for good farming practices. The scheme is voluntary.

Industry funded studies in New Zealand have shown that mid-pregnancy shearing can increase multiple-born lamb birthweight by up to 0.7 kg and lamb survival by 3 to 5%.

The Lincoln precision agriculture company CropLogic is expanding into the North American market via its takeover of a Washington State firm.

Chinese dairy consumers are increasingly turning to higher value added or premium dairy products, says Sandy Chen, Rabobank’s senior dairy and beverages analyst for Asia.