Collars on cows, virtual fences, the future of dairy farming hits Waikato
Cows finding their own way the milking shed is nothing new, but hi-tech collars being trialled on Waikato farms could lead to fenceless farming.
Waikato farmers earn top titles at NZ Dairy Industry Awards
Grace Gibberd has hardly had time to reflect on her major win at this year’s New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards.
Coronavirus: Fonterra looks for initiatives to help Waikato farmers, suppliers post Covid-19
Fonterra’s Waikato operation is looking to help its farmer-suppliers fill 174 jobs needed on the region’s dairy farms heading into the new milking season.
Farmers cull stock as extreme dry weather spreads into Waikato
Extreme dry conditions and the extended holiday season in China are combining to force a “perfect storm” on Waikato farmers.
Waikato couple begin raw milk home deliveries
The 13 cows in Ellen and Jesiah Alexander’s raw milk dairy herd get VIP treatment in the shed each morning.
New year brings fresh challenges for Waikato’s farmers
The new year is shaping up as a crunch year for Waikato’s farmers as tough new rules around freshwater management come into force.
Danone signs deal to grow Waikato sheep milk industry
New Zealand’s emerging sheep dairy industry has graduated to the big league with the launch of a sheep milk toddler formula by global food giant Danone.
Compliance costs and age see an increasing number of Waikato farmers call it a day
Rising environmental compliance costs are seeing some Waikato dairy farmers exit the industry rather than invest in the upgrades necessary to keep milking cows.
Non-compliance continues to plague Waikato dairy indusry
Waikato’s dairy farmers again delivered a grim record of environmental compliance for the region.
North Canterbury dairy chairman going to Waikato
Michael Woodward is about embark on a new journey of farm ownership.
