The CountrySouthland dairy farmer a fan of ad-lib feeding"It's liberating" - Amy Johnston says ad-libbing saves money and time.01 Sep 10:34 PM
The CountryNew company built out of passion for raw milkShelli and Steve Mears launched their Otago Fresh Milk company six weeks ago.01 Sep 10:20 PM
The CountryDairy prices fall yet again in latest GDT auction, led by WMPPrices have dropped for the fourth consecutive time in the latest GDT auction.01 Sep 05:59 PM
The CountryTaranaki Ayrshire breeders do well in nationalsTaranaki Ayrshire breeders did well in the recent Ayrshire NZ national awards.01 Sep 03:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeet Bryce Heard: Farmer, forester, fisherman - and businessmanMeet Bryce Heard - the farmer, forester and fisherman30 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRaw 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."24 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountryYoung Waikato dairy farmer seizes agricultural opportunitiesPete Smit is in his third season as a herd-owning sharemilker.24 Aug 02:38 AM
The CountryNo convictions on MPI charges for Southland farmerFarmer burst into tears when he heard he was discharged without conviction.23 Aug 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLocal dairy farmers moving from cows to kiwifruitJarrod and Holly Murdoch are keen to diversify their farming ventures.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA2 Milk outlines plans to make infant formulaA2 Milk plans to start making its own formula, but says partner Synlait shouldn't worry.21 Aug 05:54 AM
The CountryA2 Milk in talks to buy Mataura ValleyA2 Milk is in talks to buy Mataura Valley Milk.20 Aug 08:46 PM
The CountryCovid career change: From agri-tourism to female-only farm trainingLaura Douglas started Fairlight Foundation after Covid scuppered her agri-tourism venture.20 Aug 12:56 AM
The CountryFarmer's successful formula for rearing calvesLynne Johnston has picked up a few tricks that make calf rearing significantly easier.19 Aug 10:45 PM
The CountryTaranaki to Taupō: the land of milk and honeyA new Taupō dairy factory will combine milk and mānuka honey to create a premium product.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat next for a2 Milk after another record profit?A2 Milk will soon be sitting on $1billion in cash if growth continues apace in 2021.19 Aug 06:00 AM
The CountryA2 Milk boosts net profit by 34%, share price fallsNZ company said Covid-19 had a "modest positive impact on revenue and earnings".18 Aug 08:46 PM
The CountryDairy prices slide for the third GDT auction in a rowGlobal Dairy Trade auction prices are continuing to slide, negating July's gains.18 Aug 06:21 PM
The CountryDairyNZ: The top 10 things Government can do for dairyDairyNZ has released 10 policy priorities for the 2020 election.18 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCampylobacter found: One hospitalised, MPI recalls Lindsay Farm raw milk batchLindsay Farm's batches of raw milk recalled by Ministry for Primary Industries.13 Aug 09:02 PM
The CountryDairyNZ invites farmers to join its boardNominations must be received by 12 noon Thursday, September 3.13 Aug 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow Fonterra prepared for return to lockdownFonterra has never let its Covid guard down since first lockdown.12 Aug 05:46 AM
The CountryGovt set to announce purchase of controversial farmOmarama farm Ohau Downs was the subject of lengthy legal proceedings.11 Aug 11:16 PM
The CountryCovid-19, China-US trade war contributed to declining leather trade"The economics of making leather didn't work any more."11 Aug 04:15 AM
The CountryCalf corpses could go uncollected due to leather pricesInternational prices for leather are the lowest since 1976.09 Aug 11:13 PM
The CountryRare accolade for 18-year-old dairy cowBelbrook Dynamic Vanessa EX5 has just entered an elite club of bovines.09 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCreaming it: Why 2020 has been good for sheep milk2020 isn't a write off for all - for the new sheep milk industry, it's a cracker.07 Aug 05:42 AM
The CountryUK dairy farmer making the most of New ZealandTwo weeks after returning home Carol Booth knew she had to come back to NZ.06 Aug 02:27 AM
The CountryHow do you get a cow out of your swimming pool?Cows do "daft things" during calving, says Waikato farmer.05 Aug 10:45 PM
The CountryDairy prices plummet in latest GDT auction on slack demandVolumes were up but prices were down.04 Aug 06:21 PM
The CountryTechnology helps replacement heifers hit target weightsVets can't tell two-year-old heifers and the cows apart, says Julia Eden.03 Aug 11:45 PM
The CountryBay of Plenty dairy worker killed in motorbike crashPolice believe the handles of two motorbikes locked together, causing the crash.03 Aug 02:37 AM
The CountryKawerau receives $5.5m boost from Provincial Growth FundThe funding was announced today by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.31 Jul 01:45 AM
The CountryNew rules bolster clover's significanceWhite clover can reduce environmental impact of artificial fertiliser, says Germinal NZ.29 Jul 09:37 PM
The CountryYoung woman driving genetic change in her family's dairy businessEllen Sands' passion for genetics is paying off for her family's dairy farm.28 Jul 12:16 AM