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Possible impact of climate change on pastoral,arable & horticultural farm systems studied.
A2 Milk set for profit lift, coronavirus clouds outlook
The coronavirus outbreak is clouding a2 Milk's outlook for the second half.
Fonterra to the rescue in Northland drought
The dairy company steps up transport of emergency water supplies to Northland.
Dairy farm sales slump and median farm price drops
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand figures reveal dairy farm sales have slumped.
Fonterra Shareholder Council review promises transparency
Review of Fonterra Shareholders' Council promises transparency, independence.
Local Focus: Dairy industry shares coronavirus concerns
Miraka Dairy CEO is keeping a close watch on the virus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent discharges
Fonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.
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Floods add to tough times for Mataura contract milkers
"We will finish with contract milking for the time being" says Kelly Macvey.
Why teen cows get 'moooody'
Study finds dairy cows moods become much more changeable during puberty.
New risks for dairy, meat products - report
The sun is setting on the "golden run" for New Zealand's food exports.
Rebecca Howard: Why Fonterra is vulnerable to coronavirus
Fonterra recognises a sustained drop in consumption would impact sales
'Kiwi dairy farmers are gems too.' Jewellers gift diamond to show support
Jewellers show love for dairy farmers by giving away rare green diamond worth $12,000.
Flooding impact severe for over 100 dairy farms
Milk unable to be collected and effluent management systems impacted says DairyNZ.
Farmers sending cattle to abattoirs earlier than usual
Dry weather is forcing Northland farmers to send animals to freezing works earlier.
Fonterra's Australian milk collection slumps
Fonterra's Australian milk collection has slumped by 16 per cent so far this season.
Fodder beet yield unaffected by fertiliser reductions - Research
"I was surprised that we could bring nitrogen fertiliser rates down that much".
Major Fonterra factory ditches coal
The Te Awamutu factory is now running on wood pellets.
Conditions set North Canterbury farmers 'back a wee bit'
Late seasonal conditions are creating a few headaches for North Canterbury farmers.
Taranaki Ayrshire Club 2020 Show results
Results from the 2020 Taranaki Ayrshire Club 2020 show.
Oamaru dairy farm training school on hold
International visa office closures cause processing delays and stall dairy school plans.
Synlait increases forecast milk payout
Synlait now forecasting payout of $7.25 a kilogram of milk solids.
A 2500km journey was 'no normal fishing trip'
A crew of five sailed a boat across the Tasman and spotted 'the one that got away'.
NZ dairy land values 'stuck in neutral', set to slide - Rabobank
Dairy land values are expected to come under downward pressure over the next five years.
Dairy farmer fears logging operation will destroy property
Lone Sorensen angry that a road through her property could become major transport route.
Banks putting pressure on dairy farmers says Damien O'Connor
Damien O'Connor says banks are "fair-weather friends" when it comes to the dairy industry.
US makes inroads into key NZ dairy market
US gains greater access to New Zealand's important Japan cheese market.
a2 Milk to come under heavier pressure in China soon?
Things could be about to get tougher in China for sharemarket darling a2 Milk.
Open Country Dairy's water self-reliance drive
Water from Open Country Dairy's new Waikato $20m wastewater plant safe to drink.
Taranaki teen wins national award for show ring skills
Lara Honeyfield wins Holstein Friesian NZ Paramount Cup.
Hawke's Bay people most at risk from potentially deadly lepto
Leptospirosis is catching high-risk people unaware in Hawke's Bay, DHB urges caution.