Top Holstein Friesian talent honoured at 2025 HFNZ awards
HFNZ Patron Denis Aitken with 2025 Valden Cow of the Year current owners Helen and ...
Tronnoco triumphs at HFNZ/Semex On-Farm Competition
Conant-Acres JY Broker Mature Cow Champion Tronnoco Sonic Glory Timaru-based Tronnoco Farming Co Ltd is ...
Discovery Project cultivating successful cow families
Michael and Cherie Berkers’ Holstein Friesian herd exemplifies how breeders can consistently develop successful cow ...
2024 Youth Auction generates over $15,000 to empower future dairy leaders
The 2024 Holstein Friesian NZ Black & White Youth Auction has raised a remarkable $15,575 ...
2024 HFNZ Awards celebrate the best Black and White cows in the biz
HFNZ Patron Denis Aitken with 2024 Valden Cow of the Year breeders Kath and Eddie ...
On Farm Excellence Applauded at HFNZ-Semex On Farm Competition
Rangiora’s Belbrook Farming Ltd should have been used to standing by the end of the ...
Surge of up-and-comers at 2024 Youth Camp
Riley Taylor’s leadership skills and ability to surmount challenges has seen him presented with the ...
World Holstein Friesian body re-election for Holstein Friesian NZ GM
Holstein Friesian NZ General Manager Cherilyn Watson will retain the role of President of the ...
A well-oiled machine
The Parkes family of Linkwater has a Holstein Friesian stud with one foot in the ...
Hole-in-one a lucky shot overseas
A calf born at a Waikato Holstein Friesian stud has stunned her owner with her ...
A strong concentrate
Gregory and Adele Woolley’s Tuamarina Holstein Friesian stud is all about quality, not quantity. They ...
An honor and a privilege
Otago dairy farmer and HFNZ stalwart Denis Aitken has been appointed Holstein Friesian NZ Patron. ...
Kiwi success on world stage at 2023 European Young Breeders School
Zoe Botha, Kate Cummings, Rachel Stewart, Brad Seager, Annie Gill and Holly Powell Five of ...
Adapting to thrive
The dramatic environment on which Alex King’s Holstein Friesian stud was founded has been the ...
A return to the ring
Grant and Shona Hanna have their fingers crossed that the absence of M.bovis will see ...
2023 Youth Auction raises over $17,000 for industry youth
The 2023 Holstein Friesian NZ Black & White Youth Auction was a huge success, with ...
High achievers commended at the 2023 HFNZ Awards
HFNZ Patron Denis Aitken with 2023 Valden Cow of the Year breeders Judith & Stephen ...
Mentored to success
Canterbury dairy farmers Josh and Chelsea Norton have taken the best bits of advice offered ...
On Farm Excellence Celebrated At 20th Anniversary HFNZ-Semex On Farm Competition
Keilyn Stan Cup Halo S3F Holstein Friesian cows from the South Island of New Zealand ...
Fond farewell to breeders as Holstein Friesian sale season draws to a close
The 2023 Holstein Friesian sales season has marked the end of an era for not ...
High calibre team set to head to European Young Breeders School
The first New Zealand team to head to the 2023 European Young Breeders School (EYBS) ...
One rung at a time
Canterbury dairy farmers Hayden and Mara Fletcher are striving for a quality herd that supports ...
A family affair
Rangiora dairy farmers William and Louise Bailey have joined forces with both sides of their ...
From the show ring to the shed
Taranaki’s Bradley and Nicole Parkes are show ring aficionados – but they are also breeding ...
Genetics to maxmise production
Waikato’s Chris and Emma Poole have tapped into some of the country’s most established genetics ...
Second time’s a charm for junior judging star
2023 junior cattle judging superstar Annie Gill didn’t let nerves get in the way of ...
“Surprise” win for top all-rounder at Youth Camp
Manawatu teenager Holly Powell has taken out the top award at the 2023 World Wide ...
The progressive path to farming
Stratford’s Blair and Nicola Childs might not be “traditional” dairy farmers, but they are successful ...
Herd metamorphosis
Taranaki farmers Blair and Kendra Holdt have slowly transformed their crossbred herd to Holstein Friesian. ...
A wide perspective
An appreciation of established and successful bloodlines has seen a Taranaki couple turn their focus ...
The business of big milk
A big move was no deterrent for Dylan Lynch and Natasha Maybee’s desire to continue ...