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Rising up to challenges
Dr Danny Donaghy is professor of dairy systems at Massey University and a specialist in pasture agronomy and physiology.
China lockdowns hit dairy demand
Covid restrictions in China are likely to slightly dampen milk powder imports into that country, according to Stefan Vogel, Rabobank research general manager for Australia and New Zealand.
Double whammy for dairy goat farmers
Dairy goat farmers are facing a double whammy: a sharp drop in milk payout and reduced quota to supply the country's sole processor.
Payout trimmed as prices tumble
A record milk payout for this season remains on the cards - but breaking the $10/kgMS ceiling will be a stretch.
A season of fatigue!
Editorial: A sick joke!
OPINION: When the Covid pandemic broke out over two years ago, Jacinda Ardern waxed lyrical about the importance of the rural-based primary sector and how it would pull the NZ economy through the tough times ahead.
Just the juice for family of orchardists
In a Covid-constrained season, where many horticulturists are struggling with the lack of labour, family-run Mill Orchard - at Loburn, just north of Rangiora - is enjoying a great harvest.
Meat workers doing the mahi!
Meat workers are tired and fatigued with having to deal with Omicron in meat processing plants around the country.
Dairy prices retreat from lofty heights
Global dairy prices are retreating as Omicron takes hold in more Chinese cities, disrupting the world's biggest market.