A member poll by Federated Farmers shows 11.1% of dairy farmers are now under pressure by banks over their mortgages. 

Subsidies handed to European farmers are partly responsible for the dip in global dairy prices, says Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard.

NZ dairy farmers are being encouraged to be vigilant about bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) which DairyNZ says affects up to 60% of dairy cows and 90% of herds.

As the cows cram into Randal Inch's milking shed you realise space is at a premium on this small North Canterbury dairy farm on the outskirts of Rangiora.

Young leaders in New Zealand's primary industries are essential for increasing the future prosperity of the sector.

An award winning rotary milking technology is helping a New Zealand company make inroads into overseas markets.

Global dairy prices are unlikely to start rising until later this year, weighed down by European production and global economic uncertainty, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.

The New Zealand dairy industry has lost its way on growing and utilising pasture, says DairyNZ chief executive, Tim Mackle.

Succession scored highly as a negative influence in a recent survey of the agricultural industry.

Northland Field Day organisers reckon the event is even more affordable: they've dropped adult ticket prices and now offer a new family pass.