North Canterbury dairy farm infected with M.bovis.

Another North Canterbury dairy farm has been confirmed to be infected with Mycoplasma bovis. The Ministry for Primary Industries says the farm is connected to known infected farms through animal movements. Tracing work from this farm was under way.

John Monaghan on search for new Fonterra CEO

Newly appointed Fonterra chairman John Monaghan paid tribute to his predecessor John Wilson on today’s show.
Monaghan told The Country’s Jamie Mackay Wilson had «made a huge contribution to Fonterra and the dairy industry for over 20 years,» and also had praise for his family.

Emma Higgins explains Rabobank's forecast milk price

Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins spoke to The Country’s Jamie Mackay today to explain the rationale behind the bank’s decision to lift its forecast milk price for the 2018-19 season to $6-80 – up from the recent prediction of $6-40.

Mark Townshend says fat is the future for dairy

Mark Townshend is a former Fonterra director and one of New Zealand’s leading dairy farmers. Today he spoke to The Country’s Jamie Mackay about the challenges facing Hauraki Plains’ farmers and also the positive future for dairy fat as a health food.