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In this episode, Sheryl Haitana and Anne Lee reflect on the centenary — and final issue — of The Dairy Exporter magazine. As editor and deputy editor, they share how the publication evolved from a technical journal into a platform that connected dairy farmers and told the stories behind the New Zealand dairy sector.

1871 - 2025 timeline of the dairy industry.

Celebrating 100 years of the spirit of progress in New Zealand dairying.

This year FMG celebrates 120 years of working alongside New Zealand dairy farmers and their rural communities.

Revisit the pivotal moments in our agricultural history that influenced land use and farming practices—laying the groundwork for today’s thriving dairy sector.

In the early 1920s the New Zealand dairy sector was rapidly becoming a powerhouse for the Dominion with exports of dairy produce primarily to England earning the country valuable income.

Trace the development of New Zealand’s world-renowned pastoral farming systems and spot some of the key faces and names who have played an integral role in shaping how we farm today.

Rural women connected via the Tui pages in The Dairy Exporter, sharing recipes and home hints, and insights into their way of life.

Take a look back at the most popular cow breeds over the past 100 years, and learn how science, genetics, and innovation have transformed dairy cow breeding in New Zealand.

Explore the formation of New Zealand’s dairy industry – from the creation of the Dairy Board, to the co-operatives and industry-defining mergers. Learn about the policies and pioneering individuals who helped shape the landscape of the industry we know today.

Commercial property is a good investment that can help farmers with succession planning, securing wealth for future generations.

In this episode, Sheryl Haitana speaks with Cristina Alvarado, Head of Dairy Insights at NZX, and Stu Davison, Analyst at HighGround Dairy. Cristina outlines the factors behind strong global dairy prices, including tight supply and steady demand from China and Southeast Asia, while Stu highlights forecasted milk production growth driven by the US, Argentina, and New Zealand.

They discuss uncertainties around Chinese demand, emerging markets like Nigeria, and the impact of upcoming tariff decisions. Together, they provide a concise outlook on key trends shaping the dairy market in 2025.

The Policy of The Dairy Exporter was printed in the first issue, July 1925.

Maize has played a key role as a supplementary feed in increasing productivity on New Zealand dairy farms for generations. This season Pioneer celebrates 50 years of delivering quality maize seed to farmers.

In the early 1920s the New Zealand dairy sector was rapidly becoming a powerhouse for the Dominion with exports of dairy produce primarily to England earning the country valuable income.

A game-changing innovation using a solid block of chemical rather than heavy liquid drums tackles lots of challenges of traditional liquid systems such as enhancing worker safety and reducing environmental impact.