Unique Christmas calving pattern helps dairy farmers boost milk production
Farm sits on drained swamp, so shift to Christmas calving driven by soil type.
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A2 Milk has taken a big hit from Covid-19.
Rabobank lifts milk price forecast but says dairy market recovery remains 'fragile'
Rabobank is taking a cautious view toward the global dairy market recovery.
Parked milk tankers moved on after safety concerns
"I've rung NZTA & there are no approvals for these trucks to be operating on these roads."
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Comment: Dietary battle between fat and protein is shaping the dairy cow of the future.
Farmers and growers call for help with labour shortages
Labour shortages need sorted if agriculture is to drag NZ's economy back into shape.
Job loss sends Mosgiel man back to agricultural roots
"It just goes to show you, things can work out for the best."
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Visa extensions: Horticulture concerned, dairy reassured
Mixed feelings in the primary sector about border exceptions announced this week.
Oceania Dairy Ltd granted consents for controversial wastewater pipeline
Oceania Dairy Ltd allowed to build 7.5km pipeline to send treated wastewater into the sea.
Telford dairy farm manager no stranger to career change
After going from cook to cow cocky, John Thornley can relate to change.
Dairy industry proves durable under Covid-19 - NZIER report
Principal economist says dairy has brushed aside Covid-19 - earning more money, not less.
Fonterra Pahiatua works at a higher level
Fonterra is staying ahead of the game regarding Covid-19 safety.
Southland dairy farmer a fan of ad-lib feeding
"It's liberating" - Amy Johnston says ad-libbing saves money and time.
New company built out of passion for raw milk
Shelli and Steve Mears launched their Otago Fresh Milk company six weeks ago.
Dairy prices fall yet again in latest GDT auction, led by WMP
Prices have dropped for the fourth consecutive time in the latest GDT auction.
Taranaki Ayrshire breeders do well in nationals
Taranaki Ayrshire breeders did well in the recent Ayrshire NZ national awards.
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Raw milk recall: Hawke's Bay mum backs farm, despite daughter's illness
"I feel like MPI is using my daughter's case as a final nail in the coffin."
Young Waikato dairy farmer seizes agricultural opportunities
Pete Smit is in his third season as a herd-owning sharemilker.
No convictions on MPI charges for Southland farmer
Farmer burst into tears when he heard he was discharged without conviction.
Local dairy farmers moving from cows to kiwifruit
Jarrod and Holly Murdoch are keen to diversify their farming ventures.
A2 Milk outlines plans to make infant formula
A2 Milk plans to start making its own formula, but says partner Synlait shouldn't worry.
Covid career change: From agri-tourism to female-only farm training
Laura Douglas started Fairlight Foundation after Covid scuppered her agri-tourism venture.
Farmer's successful formula for rearing calves
Lynne Johnston has picked up a few tricks that make calf rearing significantly easier.
Taranaki to Taupō: the land of milk and honey
A new Taupō dairy factory will combine milk and mānuka honey to create a premium product.
What next for a2 Milk after another record profit?
A2 Milk will soon be sitting on $1billion in cash if growth continues apace in 2021.
A2 Milk boosts net profit by 34%, share price falls
NZ company said Covid-19 had a "modest positive impact on revenue and earnings".
Dairy prices slide for the third GDT auction in a row
Global Dairy Trade auction prices are continuing to slide, negating July's gains.
DairyNZ: The top 10 things Government can do for dairy
DairyNZ has released 10 policy priorities for the 2020 election.