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New standards have been introduced to the industry, including handling and use of agrichemicals such as pesticides and veterinary medicines.

Michael Schat gave up contract milking to go into the Red Wagyu business boots ’n’ all and is making the most of opportunities that come his way. By Sandra Taylor.

World dairy producers, including New Zealand, have seen a steady milk supply but prices are failing to set a firm direction, Amy Castleton writes.

Change is on the way that could affect how we farm. Anne Lee reports.

Data-driven technology is already commonplace on New Zealand farms, and more is predicted. Anne Lee reports.

Southern Pastures was created with an ethos of doing what is right, by the environment, by the animals, by the people. That ethos drives the dairy farming group to farm at a higher standard. Sheryl Haitana reports.

Women have made a significant mark on the New Zealand Dairy Awards, this year dominating the list of winners. By Elaine Fisher

Paul Muir and staff from On-Farm Research at the Poukawa Research Farm in Hawke’s Bay have been researching calf rearing since 1996. They have put together an update of calf rearing costs for the 2023 season.

Sometimes it’s attending to the small stuff that can result in big changes on the farm, Richard Reynolds writes, in the second of his two-part low-tech innovations series.

An innovative project is working with farmers to design gear that reduces the risk of strain and injury. Anne Lee reports.

After a week of Fieldays events and E Tipu BOMA 2023 conference, Trish Rankin has never been more motivated to think about the path ahead for her family, farming business and agriculture.

Canada’s government has brought in compensation payments to dairy farmers facing competition from subsidised imports from the United States. By Anne Cote.

Farms and farmers need to be prepared to cope with extreme weather events. By Elaine Fisher.

Everything about the Manta Italian ryegrass highlights significant improvements farmers should see almost straight away, Agricom says.

Relatively low cost digital technology has brought simple security systems to farm life. Story and photo by Karen Trebilcock.

The numbers are horrendous - 14 people killed in agriculture in 2022, five deaths on farms in the first three months of 2023 and 41 farmers lost in the last five years.