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DairyNZ director Ben Allomes says dairy farmer morale has lifted in the last few months to sit now at six or seven out of ten.

Farmers hearing about the potentially huge benefits of genetically modified forage being developed by AgResearch are incredulous that it could be years -- if ever – before they can get their hands on it.

Children of dairy farmers are being bullied at school, just because of the work their parents do.

The issue of death or serious injury from quad crashes never seems far from the headlines.

The targets in the Sustainable Dairying Water Accord are effectively becoming normal business practice for dairy farmers, says a DairyNZ director, Alister Body.

Lower milk production around the world will help keep the farmgate milk price high, says DairyNZ chairman Michael Spaans.

DairyNZ chairman Michael Spaans says after three “very tough” years, things are looking better for farmers.

Dairy farmers are tackling environmental issues head on and have made significant progress on their commitment to protecting dairy waterways.

The weather in the next two months will play a big part in how dairy farmers in Northland cope in the new season. That’s the view of DairyNZ’s regional leader in the province, Chris Neill.

Some Canterbury dairy farmers are moving to once-a-day (OAD) milking after the tail end of Cyclone Cook capped off an already wet autumn.