The CountryThirst for innovation driving Kiwi farmsFor farmers today, the state of the internet highway can be more important than the state of rural roads. When Waikato Federated 20 Feb 04:30 AM
The CountryCows enjoy a 'high tea' in WaikatoPolice have begun a high-steaks competition, asking social media users to caption a photo of cows munching on a slightly different type of grass.19 Feb 09:08 PM
The CountryDairy leaders join for annual forumOtago dairy farming leaders joined their counterparts from throughout the country at the recent annual Dairy Environment Leaders Forum 19 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryWaikato dairy sales lift in growing confidenceAfter lagging behind the 2015 figures for most of the year, dairy property sales lifted late in 2016 to bring average sale values 17 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryNew technology to ID 'passengers'Dairy farmers with herringbone sheds can now tap in to latest smart device technology to help them determine in real time - while 16 Feb 09:00 AM
The CountryDairy competition finalists unveiledBay of Plenty finalists for the 2017 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards regional finalists have been announced. The winners will be 16 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryDairying couple weather trying timesDavid and Colleen Fagan take pride in the quality of the milk their cows produce. In fact their local veterinary practice, Dargaville 15 Feb 08:29 PM
The CountryFinancial boost for ag studyTe Awamutu College student Oliver Vincent has been awarded a DairyNZ scholarship for his study at Massey University. DairyNZ, on 15 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryTwo $15,000 scholarships for dairyingTwo $15,000 scholarship packages, which include international travel, are on offer to tertiary students interested in a career in 14 Feb 11:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryA2 Milk first-half profit soarsA2 Milk more than tripled its first-half profit as demand for its A2 Platinum infant formula surged in its key Australia, NZ and China businesses.14 Feb 09:27 PM
The CountryFonterra eyes South Korean potentialAs New Zealand marks the one-year anniversary of its free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, Fonterra Cooperative Group is gearing 13 Feb 10:45 PM
The CountryLindsay Farm opening gates to publicLindsay Farm Dairy is one of New Zealand's largest raw milk producers, and has won the Be Pure Paddock to Plate award in the Green 13 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountryDairy volatility offers tax optionsThe 2017 National Standard Cost (NSC) value for livestock have now been released. Advisory firm Crowe Horwath says ongoing volatility 09 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryNew courses get NZQA approvalWhanganui-based Ag Challenge has developed and received NZQA approval for a suite of new agriculture programmes which credits to the 09 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountryDairying still in need of skilled labourSouthland's dairy industry continues to be plagued by a lack of skilled workers. DairyNZ recently ran a survey which found farmers 08 Feb 11:26 PM
The CountryMilk makes money in global marketEconomists were buoyed by gains in Fonterra's overnight global dairy trade auction, maintaining their end-of-season forecasts above 08 Feb 11:04 PM
The CountryWoodchips could be solution to nitratesUntreated pine woodchips - a waste product on many farms - could be an affordable, low-tech solution in reducing nitrate levels in 07 Feb 09:59 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy product prices eke out surprise gainDairy prices have lifted 1.3 per cent at Fonterra's GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the important whole milk powder price up 1 per cent.07 Feb 06:07 PM
BDBDThe CountryWhole milk powder set to fall at GDTThe price of whole milk powder, New Zealand's key commodity export, is likely to decline on the GlobalDairyTrade platform overnight.07 Feb 02:28 AM
The CountryASB report anticipates brighter timesMost dairy farmers' bank accounts will be "back in the black'' this season as they look forward to brighter times in 2017. ASB's 06 Feb 11:30 PM
The CountryShakeup for infant formulaThe infant formula world has taken notice of an announcement from Reckitt Benckiser that it was in talks to take over America's Mead Johnson Nutrition.02 Feb 09:51 PM
The CountryTop NZ CEO warns of trade barriersFonterra CEO Theo Spierings says a resurgence of nationalism around the world will bring uncertainty and protectionism threatens trade.02 Feb 05:09 PM
The CountryJob losses loom at Westland MilkNew Zealand's second biggest dairy co-operative after Fonterra, said staff redundancies were likely after the completion of a review.01 Feb 02:16 AM
The CountryDairy returning to Dannevirke A&P ShowAfter an absence of at least a decade from Dannevirke's A&P Show, dairy is returning in 2017. Interest generated in the recent Manawatu 29 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryForum focused on positive changeThe opportunity to participate in a dairy leaders' environmental forum in Wellington was an amazing experience, says Dannevirke dairy 29 Jan 10:00 PM
The Country5000 cows set to be shipped to ChinaA livestock carrier owned by a Saudi businessman is on its way to New Zealand to collect more than 5000 dairy cows and take them to 26 Jan 11:40 PM
The CountryFonterra moves to reassure shareholdersFonterra Cooperative Group has sought to reassure shareholders after its Chinese partner Beingmate Baby and Child Food Co slashed 25 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryThe value of scholarly adviceWaikato farm consultant Stacey Belton has some valuable skills for farmers facing tighter timelines around increasingly strict nutrient 25 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryFonterra still confident in ChinaFonterra is confident in its China strategy despite Beingmate Baby & Child saying losses for 2016 will be about double the previous forecast.25 Jan 05:43 PM
The CountryGE cow's offspring show 'super-milk' potentialKiwi scientists have taken another step toward a potential future of genetically-altered, hypo-allergenic, high-protein milk.23 Jan 10:54 PM
The CountryRabo predicts less milk, higher pricesReduced milk supply out of key dairy export regions - including New Zealand - will fuel further dairy price increases in the early 23 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryGareth Morgan's 'abuser pays' policyGareth Morgan's new political party has released a key environmental policy - and some dairy farmers are in his sights.19 Jan 03:52 AM
The CountryDairy prices up slightlyThis week's GlobalDairyTrade auction prices increased 0.6%, in a lacklustre start to the year. Whole milk powder prices were down 19 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryNew pond prevents boggy soilsThe effluent pond installed on a Marton dairy unit last week has been a high priority for the pair who bought the farm 3 years ago. Headed 19 Jan 12:00 AM
