The CountryDairy sector caution on spendingSpending was down as farmers remain cautious about the immediate future.21 Dec 07:10 PM
The CountryMPI dismisses Mycoplasma bovis claimMPI dismisses farming consultant's claim to have discovered cause of and cure for M. bovis20 Dec 10:13 PM
The CountryMilk once a day to avoid burnoutNorthland's Rural Support Trust urging dairy farmers to reduce to once-a-day milking.20 Dec 08:51 PM
The CountryDairy Manager of the Year: 27 Northland entrants received27 Northland entrants have been received for the 2018 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards.20 Dec 08:37 PM
The CountryListen: The year in dairy with Dr Tim MackleDr Tim Mackle has a look back at a busy year for 2017.20 Dec 07:32 PM
The CountryListen: Fonterra's John Wilson on the latest GDTA resultFonterra Chairman talks GDT, weather and whether he'll be milking cows this Christmas.20 Dec 12:20 AM
The CountryNew award for sustainable dairy farmingAward to recognise dairy farmers who are respected for their role in sustainable dairying19 Dec 10:32 PM
The CountryListen: Fonterra end of year review with Charles FergussonHead of Farm Source Canterbury Charles Fergusson looks at the highs and lows of 2017.19 Dec 07:44 PM
The CountryDamien O'Connor wants Mycoplasma bovis farms namedMinister wants officials to review policy of not naming farms where M. bovis is detected.18 Dec 07:48 PM
The CountryDairy Environment Leaders' Forum 'amazing experience' for Outram farmerAnne-Marie Wells says forum in Wellington this month was a positive experience.17 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryDairy looks for greenhouse gas solutionDairy industry looking at ways of mitigating greenhouse gas production.16 Dec 04:15 AM
The CountryListen: Fonterra's Jason Boyle talks sustainabilityCentral Districts Head of Farm Source on Fonterra's very first sustainability report.14 Dec 07:30 PM
The CountryPrivacy Act frustrating for farmersDr Tim Mackle on farmers' concerns regarding privacy around farms affected by M. bovis.14 Dec 12:35 AM
The CountryNorthland farm gates open to good vibesFonterra Open Gates events in Northland receive perceptive questions and positive feedback13 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryExperienced new director for Westland Milk ProductsAndrew MacPherson confirmed as newest director at the co-operative's AGM last week.13 Dec 09:32 PM
The CountryDesire for dairy farms wanesMore than normal dairy farms on the market are not attracting interest13 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryA2 Milk helps lead sharemarket to record highThe S&P/NZX 50 index increased 3.77 points, or 0.05 per cent, to 8,284.5813 Dec 04:18 AM
The CountryM. bovis – bad but not 'the end of the world'Ministry for Primary Industries response director on latest findings of Mycoplasma bovis.13 Dec 12:15 AM
The CountryJacinda Ardern on Mycoplasma bovis - 'we've got to contain this'The PM talks to Jamie Mackay about the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak.13 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryStirling cheese plant starts own wetlandsConstructed wetland developed at Fonterra's Stirling cheese factory site in South Otago.12 Dec 09:45 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: Out of pocket by hundreds of thousandsSouth Otago farmer Ross Clark's business has been severely affected by Mycoplasma bovis.12 Dec 07:40 PM
The CountryMPI: M. bovis farms 'not good news'"Really disappointing" but not totally unexpected that new farms are infected.12 Dec 07:30 PM
The CountryHastings property positive for Mycoplasma bovisThe Hastings case was confirmed after testing of organ tissue from animals at slaughter.12 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryCattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis found in North IslandCattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis has been found in the North Island for the first time.12 Dec 06:57 AM
The CountryCow disease found in North IslandThe cow disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found in the North Island.12 Dec 04:06 AM
The CountryListen: Positive feedback for Fonterra's Open GatesFonterra's Open Gates successful in teaching city people about farming life.11 Dec 01:55 AM
The CountryNorthland livestock reportThe days are getting dry and the cattle market doesn't like it.10 Dec 09:20 PM
The CountryListen: 'It hasn't been the best week for our farmers'Fonterra's Chairman on the drop in the forecast payout and the payout to Danone.08 Dec 12:15 AM
The CountryListen: Lisa Payne on Fonterra's milk fat grading systemFonterra's Head of Farm Source Bay of Plenty Lisa Payne on the fat evaluation index.07 Dec 09:01 PM
The CountryListen: Dairy Environment Leaders' ForumDairyNZ's Dr Rick Pridmore on helping farmers to train other farmers about sustainability.07 Dec 08:14 PM
The CountryDay a chance to experience life on a farmOutram farmer Duncan Wells is looking forward to opening his gates to the public on Sunday07 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis - culling continues, MPI quashes 'stories'Cattle culling continues on South Canterbury dairy farms infected with Mycoplasma bovis.07 Dec 03:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra to impose grading system on milk fatThe new system will start in September 2018.06 Dec 08:37 PM