Canterbury Young Farmer George Dodson says he is “in shock” after securing the title of New Zealand’s top young farmer.

New Zealand companies who believe they can’t afford to operate sustainably in today’s tough economy are being offered help to tackle one of the biggest challenges they face – unclear Return on Investment (ROI).

Outgoing chief executive of Horticulture New Zealand, Nadine Tunley has taken a swipe at government agencies for the “costly and lengthy regulatory approval process” to get new crop protection products registered.

The golden era of international trade is over, and a new order has emerged.

The animal health sector needs to change to keep up with the times, according to the discussion at a breakfast event hosted by Boehringer Ingelheim at the NZ Vet Association and NZ Veterinary Nursing Association conference in Christchurch recently.

A final report supporting improvements in New Zealand's genetic gain system for the national dairy herd is being backed by the sector's leading genetic companies.

Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) executive director Kimberly Crewther said that while the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge report concerned itself with alternative proteins, the value of dairy as part of a sustainable food system extended beyond protein.

The daily chore of hosing or floodwash could be a thing of the past if you have Discovery Collector C2 on your milking shed floor.

During the transition from dry to milking cows, it’s crucial to manage their health effectively to ensure their reproductive performance, production, and longevity aren’t compromised.

New Zealand’s best young farmers are pledging to ‘leave it all on the table’ as they prepare to battle it out at one of New Zealand’s most prestigious farming contests.