Water quality a constraint and opportunity, milk processor says
Water quality is the biggest constraint to growth on dairy farms, a milk processor says.
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Future legislation may impact dairy conversions
Future legislation may impact dairy conversions
Now is a good time to apply for a dairy farm conversion, a Southland consent planner says.
Taieri dairy farmer repurposes shed to host heifers
Taieri dairy farmer repurposes shed to host heifers
Dairy farmer Cam Edgecombe bought deer property Black Forest Park to support his nearby sharemilking business on the Taieri.
Bank requires confidence before approving finance
Bank requires confidence before approving finance
Certainty is necessary before approving finance for a farm conversion, a southern banker says.
Pre-application meeting with council advised
Pre-application meeting with council advised
Farmers seeking a consent for a land-use change should engage with their regional council early, an Environment Southland manager says.
Knowledge of landscape attributions key, scientist says
Knowledge of landscape attributions key, scientist says
A landscape is the "engine room" of a farm business and important to understand, a scientist says.
Resilience the driver for going solar
Resilience the driver for going solar
A solar system is building resilience on an expanding dairy farm in Southland.
Sustainable and responsible growth in Southland
Sustainable and responsible growth in Southland
Sustainable and responsible dairy growth is possible, Southland dairy farmers say.
Company’s momentum ‘remarkable’
Company’s momentum ‘remarkable’
A fledgling skincare company has been going gangbusters since the diversification of a Taieri dairy farm business.
Edendale Fonterra site wins top prize
Edendale Fonterra site wins top prize
Edendale being crowned the best Fonterra site in New Zealand is recognition of the hard work of its more than 600 staff and their ability to consistently deliver at scale, its manager says.
Otago cows set a national record
Otago cows set a national record
More of the Otago dairy herd got pregnant in the first six weeks of mating in the 2025-26 season compared with the previous year, which helped set a national record for the metric.
PM supports electric collars for cows
PM supports electric collars for cows
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has ruled out any added regulations for virtual fencing technology.
Farmer signs on to organic future
Farmer signs on to organic future
A South Otago dairy farmer believes converting to organic will simplify his farm system, reduce costs and increase profit.
Dairy season tipped be less profitable
Dairy season tipped be less profitable
Dairy farmers are facing a less prosperous year as a new payout is accompanied by higher farm costs.
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Rich-listers snap up '$140m' Hāwea farm
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Rich-listers snap up '$140m' Hāwea farm
A former Queenstown-Lakes District mayor and one of New Zealand’s richest men are set to take over a 3000ha farm in Hāwea Flat.
Which butter tastes best?
Which butter tastes best?
When it comes to butter, paying more doesn't necessarily pay off, a new taste test shows.
Milk prices up after recent slide
Milk prices up after recent slide
A drop in milk volumes sold saw prices rise at the Global Dairy Trade auction, stopping the slide seen at the previous two events.
Cut-price US butter causing confusion on supermarket shelves
Cut-price US butter causing confusion on supermarket shelves
A cut-price American butter on supermarket shelves, which has been packed in Christchurch, is causing confusion among some shoppers because it's wrapped up like a Kiwi product.
Farmers fundraise to share story
Farmers fundraise to share story
A baby blue Bedford truck will be a vehicle to tell a biodiversity story about a dairy farm in South Otago.
Farmers grow out dairy-beef calves to reduce waste
Farmers grow out dairy-beef calves to reduce waste
Beef production is an integral part of a dairy farm business in Southland, its owners say.