Dairy Exporter Winter 2025

In this episode, Sheryl Haitana talks with industry leaders about the evolution of dairy genetics in New Zealand. LIC Chief Executive, David Chin discusses Breeding Worth and the rise of the KiwiCross cow, while Mike Wilson, General Manager of NEDAP Oceania explains how wearable tech improves herd health and fertility. Fonterra Strategic Advisor, Malcolm Ellis shares an intergenerational view, highlighting the Dairy Exporter’s role in guiding farmers through decades of change.

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.