
Sonita Chandar
31 posts
Sonita Chandar has always had a passion for writing and has been working in journalism on and off since I was in high school and held general reporting roles at several newspapers. She joined the Stuff Agrimedia team in 2014 as a farming reporter, then took on the role as editor of NZ Dairy Farmer, now Dairy Farmer at GlobalHQ. Prior to that, she and her husband owned a dairy farm near Dannevirke. She enjoys the diversity of my role – every farm and farmer is different and every farmer has a story to tell – and feels privileged to tell their stories and to work with the best team in the industry.
May 30, 2022
R&D funds welcomed
Industry bodies are pleased the Government has come to the party and committed $339 million for research and…
May 30, 2022
Dairy Industry Award winner takes all opportunities
The 2022 Dairy Industry Share Farmer of the Year winner is still processing the big win but says…
May 19, 2022
Farming with a difference
Craigmore Farming Services was named the 2022 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award winners at the New Zealand Dairy Industry…
April 20, 2022
Mapping animal behavioural patterns
New tech allows farmers to undertake preventative health measures to boost productivity and increase animal welfare.
February 28, 2022
Partnership to enhance the GDT
Fonterra is to enter into a three-way partnership with New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX) and the European Energy Exchange (EEX), which will see each take an equal shareholding in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT).
February 14, 2022
Winter milk returns boosts interest
There are pros and cons to making the switch to autumn calving from spring and farmers should do their homework to ensure it will be a good fit for their farm.
January 31, 2022
Building strategic agtech partnerships
Ministry for Primary Industries chief science advisor John Roche says the New Zealand-Israel AgriTech Summit is a great opportunity for us to collaborate with and learn from a global leader in this space.
December 13, 2021
Farmers hit the surf
Farmers are increasingly coming under pressure, with some paying the ultimate price as they can no longer cope, but support organisations and initiatives are available for those who need a chat.
November 29, 2021
Remembering a dairy legend
Dairy champion and leader John Luxton had a long association with the industry. His contribution will be long-lasting.
December 14, 2020
A place to belong
Covid-19 spelt the end of an OE for one young woman who returned to New Zealand only to be rejected for dozens of jobs before finding her place in dairy farming.