The impacts of a wet winter are clearly evident as I drive around the countryside. In fact, I have never seen the level of damage on farm after winter as I am seeing now.

The decision by Lely NZ’s parent company Lely to sell its grass machinery division to AGCO and concentrate on dairy technology, particularly robotic milking, has brought about changes in New Zealand and Australia.

A campaign to market mastitis treatments to dairy farmers has been recognised at the Westpac Waikato Business Awards.

In reflecting on the salary package/bonuses paid to Theo Spierings in the past season it is important to understand that the Fonterra business is owned by shareholders who empower a board to act on their behalf.

The saying that ‘change is the only constant in life’ is true for the dairy industry and standing still is not an option, chair Cathy Brown told the Dairy Womens Network (DWN) annual meeting.

Agribusiness consultant Keith Woodford has come out as a big fan of composting dairy barns.

Federated Farmers representatives have described Michael Spaans as a “kauri in the forest” and “an asset to the dairy sector and agriculture” with his extensive governance acumen.

Even when ill, DairyNZ chairman Michael Spaans still made an effort to add value to the organisation.

The new strategy for the dairy sector will lead to a longer conversation about what New Zealand’s future farm and food systems could look like.

Westland Milk Products (WMP) chief executive Toni Brendish says the co-op may in future look beyond the cow for the products it makes.