'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a break
Ryan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.
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Farm trust connects to the land through regenerative-based trial
“If we aren’t restoring the land, we aren’t restoring ourselves."
Dairy prices at GDT auction end 2023 strongly
Dairy prices have finished the year on a bullish note at this morning's global auction.
GDT result an early Christmas present for farmers
Prices rose 2.3 per cent across the board.
Why our relationship with food is bonkers
Opinion: Restraint the focus for the New Year; whether in food, fuel or general lifestyle.
Take steps to make sure your cows don't suffer in the heat
DairyNZ has a series of webinars and podcasts on managing summer conditions.
'Utterly blown away by this': Massive mince boost for Big Feed fundraiser
A tonne of mince for every landmark Hickey reaches on his fundraising journey.
Young dairy farmer visits Australia for Ayrshire comp
18-year-old Charlotte Stachurski attended the Australia-based youth tour.
'The Hickey Tour': Farmer hitchhiking Auckland to Christchurch for The Big Feed
Colin Hickey's a bit nervous about his journey but "making it work is part of the fun".
Fonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensation
She couldn't wear a mask due to her asthma.
Fonterra upgrades milk price, reports 85pc lift in Q1 profit
The dairy co-op has raised its milk price and earnings forecasts for the year.
Waimate farmers donate over 5000 mince meals to 'meat' the need
For a country that feeds 50 million people, it would be sad if we "couldn’t feed our own".
Methane pledge timing 'wasn't quite right' for Fonterra
Major dairy companies around the world pledged to disclose and tackle methane emissions.
Dairy prices rise in latest GDT event
Most products on offer rose in price, and mozzarella was offered for the first time.
Dairy and red meat exports to China forecast to grow in next decade
However, MFAT said eventually production growth would outpace consumption growth.
Lifting Sri Lankan smallholder dairy farms out of poverty
With hard work, planning and determination, Selina Prem Kumar's dream has come true.
'Pay attention': Heat detection key for a successful mating
"It’s imperative dairy farmers have a comprehensive heat detection plan in place."
DairyNZ's new chief executive says 'farming is in my veins'
Campbell Parker says he's been "in and around agriculture" his entire career.
Wee issue: Cattle urine sensors tackle nitrogen loss
AgResearch develops acoustic urine sensors to tackle the problem of nitrogen loss.
Scott St John resigns from Fonterra board
Scott St John will resign from Fonterra's board, effective from March.
Emissions reduction needed to future-proof Fonterra, shareholders told
“Most of it comes down to on-farm efficiencies and new and novel technology.”
Stock Takes: How much did telephone directory Yellow sell for?
And the Kiwi at the centre of a major Australian takeover stoush.
Grads complete Grassroots Dairy Management Programme
Graduates, employers, presenters and supporters came together in Ashburton to celebrate.
Electric dairy project manager awarded
Mataura Valley Milk NZ’s first 100% electric dairy factory powered renewable energy.
Scientists push for focus on protein quality rather than quantity
New knowledge will change nutritional guidelines and save lives, they say.
Watchdog: Fonterra must show farmers bang for buck on emissions demand
Rationale and returns for farmers under scrutiny as target sinks in.
Farmers affected by sire semen quality issues to receive goodwill payment
Some sire semen used on herds in October resulted in lower-than-normal pregnancy rates.
Sale a chance to support the next generation of dairy enthusiasts
The South Island Next Generation Sale is the brainchild of 27-year-old Megan Thomas.
a2′s big China challenges
'The market has become more competitive,' CEO David Bortolussi says.
Pearl Veal carving out market for previously unwanted bobby calves
Company addresses dairy industry challenge and helps put new dishes on the menu.
Why cheaper cheese prices could be in store for consumers
Cheddar prices tumble at Global Dairy Trade auction.
'Biological breakdown': Farmers reimbursed over sire semen quality
A bad batch of sire semen was used on 921 herds across the country,
A2 Milk sticks to its earnings outlook, share price jumps
China's slower birth rate weighs on a2 Milk's share price.