OSPRI and the Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) are urging farmers to play their part in improving animal traceability at a critical time on farm. As the management agency for the National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) system, OSPRI has been … Continue reading →

Rabobank has lifted its forecast farmgate milk price by 40c to $6.35/kgMS. However, RaboResearch senior dairy analyst Emma Higgins says its forecast remains towards the lower end of Fonterra’s forecast range of $5.90 to $6.90/kgMS as uncertainty looms large on … Continue reading →

Corporate farmer Southern Pastures has been named among a group of 15 fund managers who practice leading responsible investment. In a report released recently by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), Southern Pastures was the only agricultural investment fund to … Continue reading →

The effects of government policies on rural communities and farmer wellbeing must be considered when drafting them, says Federated Farmers dairy section chair Wayne Langford. “As we move from a quantity to quality form of agriculture, having a clear mind … Continue reading →

Newly-crowned Share Farmers of the Year Sarah and Aidan Stevenson are looking forward to their leadership roles over the next 12 months. The Waikato sharemilkers say it’s an honour and privilege to be ambassadors of the NZ Dairy Industry Awards. … Continue reading →

Drought has contributed to New Zealand’s sheep flock falling over the past year. The total number of sheep in New Zealand decreased 2.3% over the past year to 26.21 million, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ)’s annual stock … Continue reading →

DairyNZ board candidate Cole Groves says he is “living the dream” as a dairy farmer, milking just over 400 cows near Hinds in Mid-Canterbury. The 34-year-old was raised in a semi-rural district near Auckland with parents who weren’t farmers, but … Continue reading →

The 2021 FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest kicks off this week. Sixteen district contests will be held throughout October and November to select the eight finalists for each region who will move through to the seven regional finals … Continue reading →

It’s official, Fonterra’s organic farmers have become the first in the country to receive a double-digit milk payout. As predicted by Dairy News, the cooperative’s 60 organic suppliers last season have set a record price for cow milk in New Zealand … Continue reading →

The first batch of overseas agricultural machinery operators could be in the country by mid-October, says Rural Contractors NZ (RCNZ) chief executive Roger Parton. Parton told Dairy News that members are “delighted’ with the Government move to grant visas to … Continue reading →