Steady as she goes for milk company
The new owners of The Natural Dairy’s first goal is to continue the “great work”of the previous owners.
Farming
‘M.bovis’ testing at two Southland farms
‘M.bovis’ testing at two Southland farms
Cattle herds on two Southland farms are being tested to determine whether they are infected with Mycoplasma bovis, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
Dairy farming journey had rocky start
Dairy farming journey had rocky start
After his first job on a dairy farm at the age of 16, Jason Checketts swore he would never milk a cow again.
Firms fined over safety issues
Firms fined over safety issues
Two companies have been fined a total of more than $100,000 after workers suffered chemical burns during disinfection work during a suspected Mycoplasma bovis outbreak on a Southland farm.
Fines over chemical burns during M Bovis outbreak
Fines over chemical burns during M Bovis outbreak
Two companies have been fined more than $100,000 after workers suffered chemical burns while carrying out disinfecting during a suspected Mycoplasma bovis outbreak on a Southland farm.
Dairy price drop linked to Covid spike
Dairy price drop linked to Covid spike
A drop in dairy auction prices this week is being linked to a spike in Covid-19 cases and the return of lockdowns in Europe.
Ayrshires pet pastime in a busy life
Ayrshires pet pastime in a busy life
Kelly Bavin loves her cows.
History underpins infant formula operation
History underpins infant formula operation
French food and drink giant Danone enjoys closer links to New Zealand - and particularly the deep South - than might at first be apparent.
Once-a-day milking decision paying off
Once-a-day milking decision paying off
It is getting pretty noisy at the cow shed, and Georgie McCall is delighted.
Lewis Road Creamery sold to Southern Pastures
Lewis Road Creamery sold to Southern Pastures
New Zealand's largest farmland fund Southern Pastures is to take full ownership of premium milk and butter brand Lewis Road Creamery after agreeing to buy the remaining 50 per cent stake it did not...
Overall dairy prices increase 2.2% at auction
Overall dairy prices increase 2.2% at auction
Dairy prices posted solid gains for the second successive GlobalDairyTrade auction — and economists remain "cautiously optimistic" on the outlook.
Importance of listening to farmers highlighted
Importance of listening to farmers highlighted
After two terms on the Fonterra Shareholders’ Council, Emma Hammond is stepping down from what she says has been an "interesting journey" and a "unique role".
Environmental, business performance focus of study
Environmental, business performance focus of study
"All systems are go" for DairyNZ, AgResearch and the Southern Dairy Hub’s new participatory research project.
Fonterra sells China farms for $555m to pay down debt
Fonterra sells China farms for $555m to pay down debt
Fonterra has agreed to sell its China farms for a total of $555 million to Inner Mongolia Natural Dairy Company, a subsidiary of China Youran Dairy Group.
Award winners to hold field day
Award winners to hold field day
Sam and Karen Bennett are hosting a field day in Wyndham to show why they are this year’s Southland/Otago Share Farmers of the Year and national competition runners-up.
Southern Dairy Hub hoping for fine weather
Southern Dairy Hub hoping for fine weather
DairyNZ senior scientist Dawn Dalley is hoping the Southern Dairy Hub’s field day on October 8 will ideally include a farm tour but she is not optimistic the weather will be dry enough.
Chemical leak at Fonterra's Edendale site
Chemical leak at Fonterra's Edendale site
Fire crews have been working to contain a chemical leak at the Edendale Fonterra site, this morning.
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.