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Why things are looking up for farmers
New Zealand's farming sector has enjoyed a positive profitable year in terms of returns.
Farmer shares know-how with next generation
Willie McKnight passes on his farming skills to others who are relatively new to farming.
Gypsy Day start of new chapter for dairy farm worker
Dairy farm worker Trudy Bensted is heading for the next chapter in her life on Gypsy Day.
Record butter prices expected
"We anticipate butter prices will shatter last year's records over coming months."
Listen: DairyNZ supports Interim Climate Change Commission
DairyNZ's Kara Lok on the Interim Climate Change Committee and Our Land 2018 report.
M. bovis cull 'one of the hardest things for a farmer to go through'
Fonterra's Charles Fergusson on the latest developments in the M. bovis response.
Listen: GDT result 'better than expected'
Fonterra's COO Farm Source Miles Hurrell has a look at the latest GDT Auction result.
Once-a-day milking an 'exciting' change for couple
Shane and Eileen Walker, of Gore, decided to try once-a-day milking.
Fed Farmers: Promoting dairy apprenticeships vital
Chair of Fed Farmers' dairy section says apprenticeships 'fill a big gap in the industry.'
Farmers 'pretty happy' after long, dry summer
Variable weather conditions haven't dampened South Otago farmers' outlook.
Milk price pressure expected
Report says northern hemisphere milk peak will put pressure on global commodity prices.
Listen: M. bovis Surveillance Programme a 'massive feat'
Fonterra's Jason Boyle on the latest in Mycoplasma bovis developments.
Pros and cons of once-a-day milking explored
DairyNZ hosted seminar in Gore on pros and cons of once-a-day milking.
Decision made to go back to twice-a-day
Once-a-day milking has been a valuable lesson for Woodlands contract milker Matt McKenzie.
Listen: 'Great lineup' for DairyNZ Farmers' Forum
DairyNZ CEO Dr Tim Mackle on an exciting list of guest speakers for Farmers' Forum.
Herd resilience: Know the score for your cattle
Ensuring your cows are in great condition pre-calving can make all the difference
Half-year results: A tale of Synlait and dairy success
Synlait Milk made a profit of $40m this year.
BNZ expects dairy production recovery
The focus is quickly turning to the dairy season ahead, with dairy expected to recover.
Mark Brown: a2 Milk's lessons from China
COMMENT: For a2 Milk, much depends on how it performs in China.
M bovis: NAIT recommendations backed
DairyNZ CEO Dr Tim Mackle on NAIT review and law changes that affect farmers.
Fingers crossed for cow cockies
Northland dairy farmers are poised to earn $589.5 million this season
Government keen to improve Nait system fast
Damien O'Connor to work with farmers and industry to improve Nait programme.
Otago lakes and rivers cleanup questioned
Forest & Bird questions Otago Regional Council's 'ambitious' river and lake cleanup plan.
Watch: Richie McCaw's milk run to Fairfield School
Richie McCaw greeted by cheers from more than 400 Fairfield School pupils.
White gold: Dairy exports set to jump $3 billion
Economic horizon improves for dairy with exports up and milk price predictions positive.
A2 Milk's competitors face up hill battle
A2's competitors face an uphill battle, according to analysts.
How does NZ stay competitive in dairy markets?
A small team is investigating how NZ maintains and hones the global edge with dairy.
Listen: Farmers' Beingmate questions answered at Fonterra road shows
Fonterra Farm Source Regional Head for Taranaki Scott Walls
Listen: Mixed feelings over Mycoplasma bovis action
Dr Tim Mackle comments on a big week in the Mycoplasma bovis response.
Chinese-owned dairy firm plans NZX listing
Milk NZ plans to list a company on the NZX within the next 3-5 years.
Fonterra negotiating 'roadblocks' in China
Fonterra's John Wilson and Theo Spierings talk about their China position.
China gets creative with dairy
As people and nation move up the GDP curve, they put more dairy in their diet.