Global market conditions for dairy products point to at least two more seasons of low milk payouts in New Zealand, Westland Milk Products told shareholders yesterday.

At every interview for a farm position, a key question for an applicant is, "How much rostered time off do I get?" Your answer can influence the job's appeal.

Recently launched by grassland specialist Kuhn, the SW 4014 wraps square or round bales, notably using the unique AutoLoad function.

At dairy farmer Scott Ricketts' Oxford farm, there's a war going on: his crops are under attack from white butterfly so he's called in air support to gain the upper hand.

Te Kuiti dairy farmer Alison Ferris has become the first Dairy Women's Network regional convenor to be elected to the organisation's board.

Investment in dairy farm effluent systems and stock exclusion have shown good results in Northland and are a good news story, says the Northland Regional Council.

Canterbury milk processor Synlait has taken on 28 more milk suppliers to meet growing demand for its value added milk products.

A warning to dairy farmers: a move to sheep milking is probably not an option.

Profound changes in the overall structure of dairy markets and trade could have a lasting effect.

Waratah has designed and developed fencing products for 130 years, always aiming for easier to install, simpler to maintain and better performing fencing.