
Anne Boswell
39 posts
Anne Boswell has worked as a journalist for the last 16 years, having wanted to be a writer since she was a child. She spent the first few years of her career in community and regional newspapers before moving into rural journalism in 2011, specialising in dairy farming. She was the editor of The Dairyman from 2012-2014 and then worked for NZFarmer before starting her own freelance communications business. Today, she works as the communications manager for Holstein Friesian NZ and writes articles for Dairy Farmer, Stuff and other agricultural businesses. September 27, 2023
Murray Greys growing in popularity on dairy farms
Murray Grey genetics are increasingly being used over dairy cattle on Kiwi farms to throw a calf that is valuable as a beef option.
July 21, 2023
Construction wraps up for high-value animal serum facility in AKL
The Auckland BioSciences facility is producing sterile sera to bespoke specifications for markets that may not have sterilisation capabilities.
July 11, 2023
People-first approach fuels DWN board trustee
The newest member on the board of trustees of the Dairy Women’s Network loves to muck in and help others get the job done.
May 12, 2023
Could this be beef’s best-kept secret?
The Limousin breed is not what it used to be and is now a good option for dairy farmers looking to increase the value of their dairy-beef cross calves.
May 10, 2023
Limousin genetics ticks all boxes for a Northland farmer
A Northland dairy farmer who uses Limousin genetics over his Jersey herd says the match of the two breeds is perfect.
April 13, 2023
AB techs are vital to future of the national herd
Artificial breeding is a vital cog in the dairy industry.
March 28, 2023
Project brings House of Science to classrooms across the country
Schoolchildren across New Zealand are learning about agriculture and food production through the fun of science.
March 10, 2023
Putting in the work to make meaningful changes
Deanne Parkes uses the skills she learnt working with elite athletes – and the experience of her own mental health struggle – to help people find a happy and fulfilled life.
December 9, 2022
Innovative step to reduce methane
An Australasian company is formulating ways to reduce methane emissions on-farm.
November 8, 2022
Ex dairy farmers try different approach to the land
When a dairying couple decided to leave dairying after 10 years in an equity partnership, they were unsure of their next step, but they soon realised that change is as good as a holiday.