In 2006, Australian dairy farmer Brett Dixon was faced with reduced irrigation allocations for the permanent water right he owned and high costs for the temporary water he had to buy to irrigate his 650ha farm. 

Irrigating farmers are being urged to optimise every drop of water.

The countryside is drying markedly in Waikato, though some areas that got recent rain are holding on. This may mean the third dry summer in a row for many areas, and this, with the poor payout, is putting pressure on some farmers.

A guide to cow house design “suits the needs of the dairy system and is an aid to farm profitability,” says its publisher, Aztech Building.

Central Districts Field Days organisers say their event is shaping up the “tastiest yet” with new exhibitors and attractions.

Australian farmers Roger and Amanda Heath knew they would need to buy new machinery when they recently bought the family dairy farm from Roger’s parents Peter and Janice.

More exhibitors and visitors are expected at this year’s South Island Agricultural field days (SIAFD), March 25-27, on a new site in Kirwee.

Just released in New Zealand, the 2015 Kia Rio has newly styled alloy wheels and changes to the front and rear, says the maker.

Oceania Dairy has elected a former head boy of Waimate High School as the inaugural recipient of the Oceania Dairy Scholarship.

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse has welcomed the launch of the government's Safer Farms programme.