Massey University’s top agricultural student for 2020 is off to join Fonterra and continue his interest and passion for the dairy industry. William Robertson received his prize at the special annual awards dinner for the top achievers in agriculture at … Continue reading →

Is ice cream falling out of favour of major dairy companies in New Zealand? Last year, Fonterra sold its iconic Tip Top ice cream business to UK-based Froneri. Now Canterbury milk processor Synlait has sold its Deep South brand and … Continue reading →

DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel says a constructive relationship with the Government is vital for the industry-good organisation. He told the DairyNZ annual meeting in Ashburton last week that it will work pragmatically with incoming Government on issues affecting … Continue reading →

Departing Miraka chief executive Richard Wyeth says it’s been an absolutely fantastic opportunity to turn a greenfield site into a highly successful company. Wyeth is leaving the Taupo-based and Maori-owned dairy company to take up a new, and at this … Continue reading →

The Ministry for Primary Industries’ head of compliance says a lack of a viable succession plan with some older farmers is leading to animal welfare issues on some farms. Gary Orr says this trend is showing up in some of … Continue reading →

A resurging Chinese economy is helping boost returns for New Zealand dairy farmers. Two banks – BNZ and Westpac – are following Fonterra and lifting their forecast milk price for the season. The positive sentiment among economists is reflecting on … Continue reading →

CLAAS has extended the versatility, productivity and user comfort of its CARGOS dual purpose transport wagons with the addition of new steering options, increased capacity and an ISOBUS terminal. All CARGOS 700 series models of wagons can now be equipped … Continue reading →

CLAAS has announced it will introduce a new automatic tyre inflation system across its AXION and ARION series of tractors. Offering an air delivery rate of up to 2800 L/min via an auxiliary compressor, CLAAS claims the system can adjust … Continue reading →

CFMoto has launched the all-new CFORCE 625 EPS quad bike. The new ATV features a shorter-wheelbase, longer-travel suspension, a 500kg tow capacity and a class-leading turning circle for optimum manoeuvrability around the farm. Underpinning the new machine, the chassis has … Continue reading →

Contractors and farmers on the lookout to mow and condition at higher speeds, while producing better quality hay and forage, will welcome the launch of John Deere’s new R310R Mower Conditioner (MoCo). Now available on the New Zealand market, the … Continue reading →