Third fall in a row for dairy auction
Prices fell 3.8% in this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction - the third consecutive decline - taking the index back to levels last seen in January.
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Farmers welcome `M. bovis' MP group
Farmers welcome `M. bovis' MP group
A cross-political-party grouping of MPs in Parliament taking a combined approach in dealing with the Ministry of Primary Industry's response to Mycoplasma bovis is being welcomed by farmers.
New lobby chairman: voice for farmers
New lobby chairman: voice for farmers
A new Federated Farmers dairy-farming leader hopes to be a voice for farmers.
Ireland still advocates for Jersey cows
Ireland still advocates for Jersey cows
Jersey cows make up just less than 10% of the national dairy herd, but Steve Ireland believes that will soon change.
Dairy product prices slump again
Dairy product prices slump again
Dairy product prices declined at the Global Dairy Trade auction, retreating for a third straight time, led by whole milk powder.
Dairy group gets members' ducks in a row
Dairy group gets members' ducks in a row
Since its formation in August last year, the Southland Dairy Leaders Group (SDLG) has been working to ensure its member groups are in sync and aligned.
Space available at dairy conference
Space available at dairy conference
There is less than two weeks to go before one of the biggest dairy conferences in the country launches in Invercargill and spaces are still available.
Oceania Dairy recognised at NZ China Trade Assn awards
Oceania Dairy recognised at NZ China Trade Assn awards
Oceania Dairy Ltd has received an award for investment between China and New Zealand at this year's HSBC New Zealand China Trade Association China Business Awards.
Dairy law changes spur dissent
Dairy law changes spur dissent
Changes to dairy industry legislation will bring some improvements to the sector but also represent "a missed opportunity", both Fonterra and Federated Farmers say.
Butter, cheese lead prices down in latest GDT auction
Butter, cheese lead prices down in latest GDT auction
Butter and cheese prices slumped in this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction which also fell 3.4% overall, the second consecutive decline.
Seasonal migration
Seasonal migration
Motorists take care passing a mob of 200 dairy cows on Lakeside Rd near Kaitangata yesterday morning.
Farmer goes after Ngai Tahu for compensation
Farmer goes after Ngai Tahu for compensation
A Southland farming company is seeking compensation of almost $210,000 after a contract for 1000 calves was cancelled by Ngai Tahu over Mycoplasma bovis concerns.
Dairy farmers playing catch-up on spending
Dairy farmers playing catch-up on spending
DairyNZ's latest economic survey paints a positive picture of on-farm investment, as dairy farmers catch up on deferred spending on the strength of increased milk income.
Short-term pain will mean gain
Short-term pain will mean gain
Two years on, beef farmers are facing a levy almost five times what they agreed to as their share of the Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme.
M Bovis: 129 farms cleared, 43 'actively infected' - MPI
M Bovis: 129 farms cleared, 43 'actively infected' - MPI
More than 100,000 cattle have now been culled as part of the government's Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme.
Methane targets will challenge sector - analyst
Methane targets will challenge sector - analyst
Achieving proposed methane targets under the Government's Zero Carbon Bill by 2050 will require changes to future farming practices, Rabobank's animal protein and sustainability analyst Blake...
South Island Friesan bull prices hit 5-year low
South Island Friesan bull prices hit 5-year low
Prices for South Island Friesian bulls have dropped to the lowest in more than five years.
Jersey breed casts off 'poor cousin' tag
Jersey breed casts off 'poor cousin' tag
Seeing Jersey milk in the spotlight has been "a long time coming", Jersey New Zealand president Alison Gibb says.
Probiotics market optimism
Probiotics market optimism
Despite some frustrations, Dr James Dekker remains optimistic that New Zealand can contribute positively to the world's $US50billion ($NZ76.7billion) probiotics market.
Synlait forecasts $7 a kg base price
Synlait forecasts $7 a kg base price
Synlait Milk has announced an opening forecast base milk price of $7 a kilogram of milk solids for the new dairy season.