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State farmer Landcorp says it has a strategy to lift its profitability and return to shareholders.

With water a finite resource under the spotlight, savings are always welcome.

DairyNZ is running seminars nationwide on caring for bobby calves to raise farmer awareness of new animal welfare rules.

It may be the 'quiet' time of year for dairy farmers, but clearly most are not sitting relaxing in their armchairs.

Fonterra is committed to playing a role in advancing Maori farming interests, says chairman John Wilson.

Despite the low milk price there was a positive vibe among the 33 finalists competing for the NZ Dairy Awards this year.

Deputy Prime Minister Bill English has acknowledged the dairy industry's contribution to pulling New Zealand out of the 2008-09 recession.

DairyNZ is committed to supporting dairy farmers following the announcement by Fonterra of an opening forecast farmgate milk price of $4.25/kgMS for the 2016-17 season.

Proposed new animal welfare regulations are a great step forward, says the New Zealand Veterinary Association dairy cattle branch president, Dr Jenny Weston.

Kiwifruit growers are throwing their support behind dairy farmers suffering from two successive years of low payout.