Dairy news

How much is a Holstein dairy cow worth in Taranaki?
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson’s Andrew Gibson on the Taranaki livestock market.

First-time entrants win Waikato dairy award
They manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.

Meet the 2025 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists
Frances Beeston, Jo Sheridan and Lara Sutton are all in the running this year.

On-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilities
Michial Todd, the first trainee to graduate, is now a certified dairy farm relief worker.

Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Bay of Plenty awards
Winning couple are in a 20% equity partnership, managing two properties with 760 cows.

S&P says Fonterra’s balance sheet can handle Mainland sale
Fonterra's balance sheet will offset the impact of its planned sale Mainland, S&P says.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s India trade push could secure second term
OPINION: The PM might gain from trying the same approach he used in New Delhi back home.

Stock Takes: Is gold a good bet?
Gold has hit a record high this week but is it a good investment?

Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm
“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."

Stock Takes: A trade sale for Mainland?
Australia’s Bega Group is a potential buyer due to existing Fonterra ties.

'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiser
Jessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.

Inside Economics: Why US dollars still rule the world...and what’s up with the price of cheese
Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the latest economic news.

Waikato farmer cautiously optimistic about visa rule changes
“It’s not a game-changer, but is going in the right direction."

Why US dairy exporters should fear NZ in China demand slump
The US Dairy Export Council is flagging more Downunder competition in important markets.

'Perfect solution': Inside a dairy farm's composting shelter
'It’s looking after our cows more than anything.'

Livestock report: Westpac’s $10.30/kg milk price good news for dairy farmers
Sponsored content: The announcement has boosted in-calf cow and heifer enquiries.

Stock Takes: Will NZ corporate earnings offer green shoots for the economy?
The reporting season gets fully underway next week. Will there be green shoots?