Farmers and contractors are still ready to spend on technology if it will save them money, says the New Zealand Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA).

Fonterra says proposed changes to dairy industry regulations don't go far enough.

State farmer Landcorp says it has a strategy to lift its profitability and return to shareholders.

This year's Fieldays theme 'Collaborate to accelerate innovation' is a near-perfect fit with the vision of New Zealand's most enduring and iconic agri-tech company Gallagher.

Farmers interested in learning to reduce the risk of accidents with machinery are encouraged to visit the WorkSafe team at Mystery Creek.

The man who was charged in March this year over alleged bobby calf offences has pleaded guilty to all 10 charges.

The simplest ideas are often the best, and so is the case with the CSL Chillboost, with potential to save dairy farmers money as they strive to meet the new milk cooling rules.

DataCore, a cloud software programme, is GEA's innovation showpiece for launch at Fieldays.

It is amazing how people don't ask questions of their accountants, says Craig Sanders, principle of Craig Horwath, Te Awamutu.

DairyNZ is running seminars nationwide on caring for bobby calves to raise farmer awareness of new animal welfare rules.