Despite dying winter feed crops and increasingly crisp pasture, losses due to the central South Island drought could still be ring-fenced to this season, says a dairy farmer representative in the hard hit region.

In response to the low milk price, DairyNZ is pulling together research, data and lessons learned in similar seasons to help farmers prepare for the 2015-16 season.

Some 150,000 Magnum tractors have rolled off the production line since its introduction way back in 1987. 

Dairy companies in New Zealand are gearing up to play a greater role in both national and global issues.

New Zealand Winegrowers has launched a Mandarin-language website to support ongoing marketing activities in China.

KIERAN AND Leonie Guiney entered the Dairy Business of the Year competition to prove a point. And at a field day earlier this month they made it.

KIWIFRUIT’S ACHIEVEMENTS to date are not enough to sustain a competitive advantage and change is needed, says Zespri’s chief executive Lain Jager.

FIVE LEADING New Zealand farmers will take part in international discussions on global food security ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Australia next month. 

CLUSTERS LEFT on too long result in over-milking, liner creep and teat end damage, says DairyNZ. 

FIVE OF New Zealand's leading farmers have been chosen to join an international discussion around global food security, ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Australia next month.