Weather forecasters are predicting an El Nino weather pattern this season which could be the strongest yet, resulting in a drought similar to the 1972-73, 1982-83 and 1997-98 events.

An ongoing trial of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in forage brassica crops is showing positive signs, says the insecticide maker DuPont.

New Zealand's shift from a pasture-based model to high feed-input dairy farms will come under the microscope in a joint research project.

DeLaval had appointed a new regional head.

NZ-led research shows global solutions are feasible as microbes causing animal methane emissions are similar around the world.

UK farmers are facing a new threat, this time from an opposition MP.

What happens when an unsustainable farm dairy needs to be replaced but the need coincides with a low payout season?

Australian dairy farmers are doing their bit to get the free trade deal with China over the final hurdle.

The US dairy interests will realise within five to 10 years they got it wrong by opposing dairy tariff removal in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.

Allan and Leeann Woodrow say winning is not the reason to enter farm environment competitions.