STRATEGIC stocking decisions will be the key to surviving the summer, says a Northland dairy farmer.

RESTRICTED PASTURE growth and milk production occurs in many parts of New Zealand as a result of dry summers and irrigation restrictions. 

WITH AT least 450 exhibitors lined up and thousands of visitors expected, Central Districts Field Days has even more reason to celebrate as it marks 21 years.

FONTERRA HAS opened a dairy ingredients warehouse in Dubai to help support the growing demand for dairy products throughout the Middle East, Africa, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region.

THE WAIKATO Regional Council and stakeholders are discussing potential action if dry, drought-like conditions continue in parts of the Waikato and South Auckland.

DAIRY EXPORT values rose 27% in the December 2013 quarter, says Statistics New Zealand.

DAIRYNZ CHIEF scientist Dr Eric Hillerton has decided to semi-retire, leaving his post at the industry body later this year.

FLOOD-RAVAGED UK farmers are calling for more funding for flood defence management.

MOVE OVER New Zealand milkpowder, here come the avocados.

KILLING bobby calves with hammer blows to their heads should send shivers down the spine of every Kiwi dairy farmer.