The CountryDeer and sheep milking beckon for Telford studentTelford agricultural student Sarah Hatcher feels a certain affinity with dairying.02 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryCar racing farm manager also top artificial insemination technicianAI technician and rally car driver Tania Cresswell has inseminated about 2561 cows a year.28 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryHistory underpins Southland's infant formula operationFrench food and drink giant Danone's Clydevale operation in South Otago.27 Oct 10:15 PM
The CountryDairy industry short hundreds of staffFarmers were still looking to fill about 800 vacancies.27 Oct 08:05 PM
The CountryExtra $36m for Northland dairy farmers with lift in forecast priceStrong demand for milk from China lifts forecast farmgate price for next season.25 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryNew tool to measure NZ dairy cows' welfareMassey University researchers have created a way to assess the welfare of dairy cows.22 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryOnce-a-day milking decision paying off for Kelso farmers"Now we don't have to worry as much anymore as the cows look after themselves."20 Oct 09:57 PM
The CountryDairy prices rise slightly at latest GDT auctionPrices have risen 0.4 per cent across the board at the latest GDT event.20 Oct 05:21 PM
The CountryChocolate milk turns to gold: Lewis Road Creamery soldOwner of farms in Canterbury and Waikato takes full control of milk and butter brand.14 Oct 06:15 PM
The CountryFonterra rolls out on farm emissions reports for its farmersCo-op says profiles will help farmers better understand how to reduce emissions.13 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryPost-lockdown job offer enables dairy farmers to expand their businessThe new dairy season saw a Hawke's Bay couple triple the number of cows under their care.12 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ dairy, meat and log prices hold their groundNew Zealand's key commodities are holding up despite Covid-19.07 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat dairy protein production could look like in 2030What place will dairy cows have in global protein production in 10 years?07 Oct 04:37 AM
The CountryBack to back rises for Global Dairy Trade auctionPrices in last night's GDT auction are up 2.2 per cent - the second rise in a row.06 Oct 11:45 PM
The Country'I changed my career to chase that farming lifestyle'Alex Pattullo always knew he wanted to farm after relief milking at secondary school.06 Oct 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's China farms: Red ink but a strategic winFonterra has exited is problematic investments in China dairy farms.05 Oct 04:55 AM
The CountryDairy farm worker to run Queenstown marathon in gumbootsHarrie Chander will run Queenstown marathon in farm gear to show his respect for farmers.02 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryRecord year for Waikato's Tatua dairy companyTatua dairy farmers are again the envy of the sector.30 Sep 10:11 PM
The CountryUnique Christmas calving pattern helps dairy farmers boost milk productionFarm sits on drained swamp, so shift to Christmas calving driven by soil type.28 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat made a2 Milk great emerges as its Achilles heelThe daigou trade channel to China will affect a2 Milk in the second half.28 Sep 02:10 AM
The CountryComment: Can we sell dairy milk to vegans?Comment: Turns out vegans are not as homogeneous as our blue-top milk.27 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryCovid hit wipes $1.5b off Kiwi dairy company's market capA2 Milk has taken a big hit from Covid-19.27 Sep 10:02 PM
The CountryRabobank lifts milk price forecast but says dairy market recovery remains 'fragile'Rabobank is taking a cautious view toward the global dairy market recovery.22 Sep 01:15 AM
The CountryParked milk tankers moved on after safety concerns"I've rung NZTA & there are no approvals for these trucks to be operating on these roads."21 Sep 11:16 PM
The CountryComment: How fat and protein is shaping 'the dairy cow of tomorrow'Comment: Dietary battle between fat and protein is shaping the dairy cow of the future.18 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryFarmers and growers call for help with labour shortagesLabour shortages need sorted if agriculture is to drag NZ's economy back into shape.17 Sep 10:45 PM
The CountryJob loss sends Mosgiel man back to agricultural roots"It just goes to show you, things can work out for the best."15 Sep 10:00 PM
The CountryThe story behind this farmer's viral Facebook postComment: Suzanne Hanning's late night musings have summed up rural NZ's feelings.14 Sep 01:15 AM
The CountryVisa extensions: Horticulture concerned, dairy reassuredMixed feelings in the primary sector about border exceptions announced this week.10 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryOceania Dairy Ltd granted consents for controversial wastewater pipelineOceania Dairy Ltd allowed to build 7.5km pipeline to send treated wastewater into the sea.09 Sep 11:30 PM
The CountryTelford dairy farm manager no stranger to career changeAfter going from cook to cow cocky, John Thornley can relate to change.09 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy industry proves durable under Covid-19 - NZIER reportPrincipal economist says dairy has brushed aside Covid-19 - earning more money, not less.07 Sep 01:15 AM
The CountryFonterra Pahiatua works at a higher levelFonterra is staying ahead of the game regarding Covid-19 safety.02 Sep 01:51 AM