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Over the last two decades, the days of combi machines for spreading and raking grass have disappeared, with manufacturers and end users realising that dedicated machines lead to far better results.

For those rural women who feel menopause might be getting the best of them, a series of events is heading to the Waikato that could help.

A former dairy farmer with a passion for breeding good cows has switched gears after farming in her own right.

OPINION: New Zealand's dairy exports have been the backbone of the country's economy for several decades, and exports remain buoyant despite pandemic-era disruptions and impending downturns in East Asia in the next few years.

OPINION: Normally farmer good organisations are happy to use the media to get their message across to politicians and the consumers.

OPINION: It's that time of the year again when milk processors announce their annual results and final milk payout for the previous season.

OPINION: While dairy farmers were busy milking cows last Wednesday morning, 150 leaders and stakeholders of the industry gathered at Parliament over breakfast to celebrate their achievements.

First up to the podium at the recent Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) Conference in Wellington, Minster for Agriculture, Todd McClay, reflected on a difficult 12 months, but hinted at signs that things were turning the corner, saying “when ag does well, New Zealand does well”.

A 2022 Nuffield scholar, Lucie Douma, was brought up on a Southland dairy farm and as a hobby likes the risky business of trail running and ultra marathons.

Fonterra is investing $150 million on a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki.