Central Otago farms sold to NZ corporate
Six Central Otago dairy farms will be sold for $61.4 million to an NZX-listed corporate farming company.
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NZ company buys Maniototo farms in second big buy of 2021
NZ company buys Maniototo farms in second big buy of 2021
NZX-listed New Zealand Rural Land Company has bought six dairy farms in Maniototo for $61.40 million.
ASB raises milk price forecast
ASB raises milk price forecast
ASB has lifted its 2021-22 milk price forecast to $8.75 a kg/ms, saying the possibility of a record farmgate milk price for the season is ‘‘very much live’’.
Farmers urged to plan for a dry summer
Farmers urged to plan for a dry summer
Farmers are being encouraged to plan ahead in the event of another dry summer.
Changes to dairy product names likely needed for deal - minister
Changes to dairy product names likely needed for deal - minister
Trade Minister Damien O'Connor is back from a two-week trip to the US and EU, saying good progress has been made on trade talks.
Effluent discharge penalty part cancelled
Effluent discharge penalty part cancelled
A Southland farmer has had part of his penalty cancelled after a dirty dairying incident five years ago.
Rising costs eat into milk payout
Rising costs eat into milk payout
Rising costs are taking some of the fun out of a high payout forecast for Mid Canterbury farmers.
Stony soil-carbon belief proved wrong
Stony soil-carbon belief proved wrong
Scientists now have proof that scotches the widely held belief intensive dairy farming adds more carbon to stony soils.
Migrant resident visas welcomed
Migrant resident visas welcomed
It is great to have a residency pathway for people working on our farms, but it’s ‘‘way too late, way too slow’’, Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury provincial president David Clark says.
Claim of best dairy bull sale in NZ
Claim of best dairy bull sale in NZ
A herd of dairy bull calves with the greatest potential to breed profitable and efficient replacement heifers sold for the highest prices in New Zealand this year, their breeders say.
Stock agent retiring after 50 years
Stock agent retiring after 50 years
A Southern livestock agent is calling time on career of more than 50 years and will celebrate with a ginger beer on his final day this Friday.
Low production boosts milk price forecast
Low production boosts milk price forecast
Westpac has upgraded its 2021-22 farm-gate milk price forecast by 75c to $8.50, citing the significant downgrade to its production forecast for the season.
Residency pathway welcomed but more help wanted
Residency pathway welcomed but more help wanted
The dairy industry has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a one-off residence pathway, but says it does not fully address the scale of staff shortages on farm.
From honeymoon to dairy farming
From honeymoon to dairy farming
Dairy Women’s Network member Lauren Badcock traded a career in law for greener pastures.
Fonterra profit drops by $60 million, sets 20c dividend
Fonterra profit drops by $60 million, sets 20c dividend
Dairy giant Fonterra said its net profit dropped by $60 million in its latest financial year, driven by high milk prices - its main input cost.
Weather not worst for farmers
Weather not worst for farmers
A spring storm which hit the South during lambing was ‘‘grim’’ but farmers were prepared and have battled worse conditions, the head of Federated Farmers Otago says.
Winter grazing: council stresses proper planning
Winter grazing: council stresses proper planning
Acknowledging intensive winter grazing is a high-risk activity, Southland’s regional council has put an emphasis on the importance of proper planning.
Business grew from quest for flooring
Business grew from quest for flooring
A business was born when some West Otago dairy farmers were floored by a problem.
Agricultural industry voice needs reviewed
Agricultural industry voice needs reviewed
The agricultural industry is being let down in the environmental regulation space, Rural Advocacy Network (RAN) chairman Jamie McFadden says.
South Island dairy company set to axe 150 jobs
South Island dairy company set to axe 150 jobs
South Island dairy company Synlait Milk is looking to axe about 150 jobs as it moves to restructure its business.