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Bertrams win New Zealand Dairy Industry Award
Nick and Rosemarie Bertram from Woodville were named the Share Farmers of the Year
Raw milk suppliers say MPI sting makes demand soar
Lindsay Farm now pleading with MPI to change its rules so it can meet increased demand.
Dairy cow scoops five Brown Swiss milk production awards
Bree is now the top producing registered Brown Swiss cow in New Zealand.
Ammonia leak: Fonterra limits staff return due to hazard probe
Ammonia leak delays seasonal return to work for Fonterra Te Rapa site staff.
Dairy farming business fined after worker crushed by trailer
Company fined $281,250 for not ensuring migrant workers understood health & safety risks.
New payment welcomed by dairy farmers
Fed Farmers concerned about stringent requirement for new payout.
Outgoing Fonterra chair on back-to-basics approach for agri sector
John Monaghan had to make sweeping changes when he became Fonterra chairman.
Fonterra's sustainability carrot looks more like a stick
Fonterra said it will pay farmers more for sustainable, quality milk.
Why Fonterra's next chairman is no surprise
New Fonterra chairman has made record quick time up the boardroom ladder.
Otago dairy cow named Valden Cow of the Year
"We affectionately call her 'The General' because of her no-nonsense attitude".
Nationwide campaign designed to attract more Kiwis to switch to dairy farming career
The country's biggest industry is facing a labour shortage.
Newcomers working hard to improve the performance of dairying
These three people switched careers to dairying and haven't looked back.
Covid-19 spurs property manager to become calf-rearer
"Lockdown was a bit of a struggle ... so I thought this is something I can do."
Dairy industry helps keep cash flowing
Fonterra helps small businesses by paying invoices earlier.
Fonterra to roll out new payment for sustainable farmers
Fonterra's farmers will be next year be offered a 10c per kg payment to farm sustainably.
Dairy industry still short 1000 workers
Hundreds of out of work Kiwis have signalled an interest in the dairy industry.
Wayne Brown: Milk plant project 'complicated'
Market volatility a major factor holding back construction of milk plant in Kerikeri.
Glass milk bottles return to grocery stores
Nationwide plan to put fresh milk dispensers and reusable glass bottles in grocery stores.
Go Dairy: The sector paying up to $85k - sometimes with a free house and meat
The dairy industry is expected to pump about $1 billion into the Bay economy this year.
MP: 'Political element' to son's treatment by Fonterra
Fonterra says the issue could have been handled better
North Canterbury farm wins two accolades in national dairy competition
Sherraine Holsteins win big at Holstein Friesian NZ Semex On Farm Competition.
Migrant workers stuck overseas causing uncertainty for Kiwi dairy farmers
DairyNZ concerned lack of skilled workers adding more stress to farmers' lives.
'Hidden gem' dairy farmer wins rare green diamond
Whanganui dairy farmer Chris Davison has more of a sparkle in his step.
Another positive Global Dairy Trade event
GDT result was 'nice to wake up to' says Fonterra's Mike Cronin.
Canterbury dairy farmer home delivers raw A2 milk
Aylesbury Creamery delivers fresh unpasteurised A2 milk in recyclable glass bottles.
What's up with Fonterra's capital structure review?
Fonterra is revisiting its capital structure but all signs are for slow progress.
Continuous Disclosure: Market moves for Aroa Biosurgery, Fonterra and Abano
Keeping you in the know on the biggest market moves.
Dairy farm wins Greater Wellington Farm Environment Award
Kaiwaiwai Dairies is operated as an equity partnership with six shareholders.
Jersey beef a popular and profitable option - Jersey Advantage
Jersey beef is gaining popularity as consumers increasingly seek out yellow-fat beef.
Reproductive results: Bay of Plenty dairy farm almost halves its empty rate
Farm manager Jessica Willis was "stoked" with her "best result ever".
Moving Day: Cows shifted calmly using horses
"It really was an amazing day, there was no stress for the cows or us".
Open Country Dairy Awaroa site expanding
Awaroa site in Southland undergoing a major expansion.
Fonterra appears to have seen the error of its ways on bill paying
Fonterra has been notorious for dragging its feet on paying its bills.