Business
Global Dairy: Sweden in summer
Sweden has a mild climate, affordable land, and a lot of subsidies. And while several other countries in northwestern Europe are talking about shrinking livestock numbers, the Swedish government cherishes its dairy farmers. Jelle Feenstra and Sjoerd Hofstee report.
New protein guidelines
The nutrition world is soon to rip up protein guidelines and implement a new way of assessing protein quality in foods, thanks largely to work done by the Riddet Institute in Palmerston North.
OFI comes to Tokoroa
Another new dairy processing plant has opened in South Waikato, this one owned and operated by a Singaporean conglomerate. By Claire Ashton.
Farming for the community
A south Taranaki couple met as small children, reconnected at Massey University, and are now producing for their community. Story and photos by Ross Nolly.
Data driving decisions
Science, data, modelling and software will be pivotal to meeting the challenges New Zealand faces in order to keep producing the best food in the world.
Facing the squeeze
Despite recent market recoveries, many farmers could benefit from more independent scrutiny of their plans, Phil Edmonds writes.
Dairy season showing resurgence
After August’s fall has come the recovery of the dairy market. By Rosalind Crickett.
Lincoln University opens new building
Opening of a major new building is a sign of recovery for Lincoln University, Anne Lee writes.
Whole milk powder slumps
With extra volumes on the auction and excess supply in the global market, it was unsurprising that a decline in demand for whole milk powder occurred. By Alex Winning-Brown.