Dairy sector is about more than producing milk and employing people, Southland farmer says

In a wintering barn in Kapuka in Eastern Southland are dairy farm business DuoReges contract milker Sameera Manage (left) and co-owner Justin Koenig. Photo: Shawn McAvinue

Shawn McAvinueReporter

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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DairySeptember 23

Fonterra reports $3.4 billion operating profit following sale of Mainland brands

Dairy co-operative Fonterra has delivered a strong full-year operating profit of $3.4 billion, thanks in part to $1.2b from the sale of its Mainland brands.

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DairySeptember 23

Dairy’s economic contribution deserves more recognition, farmers say

Do you think the dairy sector gets enough credit for being New Zealand’s largest export earner and providing more than 51,000 jobs across the country?

Shawn McAvinue

Dairy’s economic contribution deserves more recognition, farmers say

DairyAugust 5

Outstanding in her field: Taieri cow co-wins top Holstein Friesian regional competition

For the first time, the top prize in the Holstein Friesian New Zealand Otago Progeny Competition has a joint winner.

Shawn McAvinue

Outstanding in her field: Taieri cow co-wins top Holstein Friesian regional competition

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DairyAugust 5

Bark chip calving pad provides many benefits on dairy farm in Eastern Southland

A bark chip calving pad reduces soil damage, ensures a herd gets their minerals and makes a diet transition and calving easier, an Eastern Southland sharemilker says.

Shawn McAvinue

Bark chip calving pad provides many benefits on dairy farm in Eastern Southland