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A cool cow in summer is a happy cow, says DairyNZ animal welfare team manager Chris Leach.

The drop in the forecast farmgate milk price from Fonterra will reduce overall dairy revenues by a further $800 million, says DairyNZ.

West Coast farmers have spent at least $8 million on conservation efforts to improve the water quality of Lake Brunner.

Fonterra's milk collection across New Zealand last month dipped 3% compared to the same month last year.

Like a lot of dairy farmers, I am pretty happy about farewelling 2015, and looking ahead to a New Year with better prospects and farmgate milk prices.

While Fonterra seems to be putting a brave and optimistic face on the economic headwinds facing the dairy industry, the cooperative's optimism and the bare facts don't seem to align.

Do not feed herbicide tolerant (HT) swedes to cows when the animals are in late pregnancy or early lactation.

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Although it has been variable across the country, recent rain has brought confidence to many farmers, says DairyNZ general manager extension, Andrew Reid.

Horticulture claims to be the little brother growing up fast, Beef + Lamb NZ welcomes the possibilities new trade agreements will bring and the dairy industry is being urged to stay strong and keep enhancing its reputation.