All systems go to sustainably feed a growing population
Market trends and global geopolitical uncertainties highlighted as the world prepares for seismic shifts in agriculture.
Competing in a global industry while facing local challenges
The head of the United States Dairy Export Council takes a worldwide view of the sector’s opportunities and threats.
Heat stress comes with a hefty bill
Taking proactive measures to combat heat stress is a crucial part of making sure dairy farming remains sustainable in the face of climate change, summit is told.
How the US supports ag amid climate change pressures
US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says it was the dairy industry in the US that first encouraged a voluntary and market-based system that would reward farmers for addressing the climate.
The people driving global dairying
The organisation behind the World Dairy Summit has some serious worldwide dairy credentials.
Vets battle uptick in Serratia-related issues on farms
Most Serratia bacteria cases have appeared sporadically in the past but it is becoming more common.
Catalyst to conversion: succession a big factor in dairying switch
There can be a lot of moving parts in running a dairy farm and making it work for your life stage, one Taranaki family found.
Less antibiotics means more milk in the vat
Reducing the use of antimicrobials can mean lowering the risk of milk contamination and having to deal with fewer cows.
Lepto cases on the rise among man and beast
The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle are still hitting farmers, with veterinarians seeing a rapid rise in leptospirosis cases in both people and animals.
Bullseye opportunity in wake of live export ban
The ban on live cattle exports has given some farmers a much-needed boost.