Chemical leak at Fonterra's Edendale site
Fire crews have been working to contain a chemical leak at the Edendale Fonterra site, this morning.
Farming
M. bovis found on Mid Canterbury farm
M. bovis found on Mid Canterbury farm
Mycoplasma bovis has reared its head again. A positive case has been confirmed in Mid Canterbury.
‘Farmily’ approach works well
‘Farmily’ approach works well
Dairy farmer Rebecca Miller likes to keep her finger on the pulse of the dairy industry.
Manager taking every chance he can
Manager taking every chance he can
An early decision to work in the dairy industry has ensured a bright future for one former North Islander who is now working towards farm ownership in South Canterbury.
Oceania Dairy gets pipeline nod
Oceania Dairy gets pipeline nod
Oceania Dairy Ltd has welcomed the decision by Environment Canterbury commissioners to let it build a 7.5km pipeline to send treated wastewater into the sea near its Glenavy milk factory.
Fonterra posts $659m full year profit
Fonterra posts $659m full year profit
Fonterra has posted a profit of $659 million as restructuring, improved sales and margins helped it recover from the previous year's massive loss.
Fonterra buys Australian dairy brand
Fonterra buys Australian dairy brand
Fonterra is to buy Australian company Dairy Country to support its consumer cheese business across the Tasman.
Heading back to the land
Heading back to the land
A job loss has brought Mosgiel man Steve Morris back to his agricultural roots, and the 55-year-old is glad of it.
Cows big change from animals in Laos
Cows big change from animals in Laos
She has swapped monkeys and tigers for dairy cows and is loving the change of animal.
Dairy farmer no stranger to change
Dairy farmer no stranger to change
After going from cook to cow cocky, Telford dairy farm manager John Thornley can relate to change.
Consents granted for wastewater pipeline
Consents granted for controversial wastewater pipeline
Oceania Dairy Ltd is allowed to build a 7.5km pipeline to send treated wastewater into the sea near its Glenavy milk factory.
Sharing his passion for dairy farming
Sharing his passion for dairy farming
Telford dairy farm manager John Thornley has played a key role in getting the first GoDairy course under way at the Southern Institute of Technology Telford campus. He has first-hand...
Fonterra sites gear up for season
Fonterra sites gear up for season
It is "full bore" at Fonterra’s two South Canterbury sites.
Forecast milk price unchanged in uncertain market
Forecast milk price unchanged in uncertain market
Fonterra has reviewed its 2020-21 forecast farmgate milk price range and maintained the previous range of $5.90-$6.90, announced last month.
Dairy farmer fan of ad-lib feeding
Dairy farmer fan of ad-lib feeding
For Makarewa dairy farmer Amy Johnston, ad-libbing saves money and time and she says "it’s liberating".
Company built out of raw passion
Company built out of raw passion
Shelli and Steve Mears have taken their passion for dairying in a whole new direction.
Delay in reporting calf births ‘disappointing’
Delay in reporting calf births ‘disappointing’
The delay by animal welfare activists in reporting calves being born in boggy mud in Southland was "disappointing", the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
A2 Milk in talks to buy 75% of Mataura Valley for $270m
A2 Milk in talks to buy 75% of Mataura Valley for $270m
Dairy and infant formula company a2 Milk says it is in talks to buy three-quarters of the China-owned Mataura Valley Milk (MVM) in Southland for $270m.
Govt set to announce Ohau Downs purchase
Govt set to announce Ohau Downs purchase
All or part of an Omarama farm once controversially earmarked for dairying is understood to now be in the hands of the Government.
Rare accolade for 18-year-old Canterbury cow
Rare accolade for 18-year-old Canterbury cow
An 18-year-old dairy cow in North Canterbury has achieved a rare accolade.