Sally Brooker

Dairy farmers can make their lives easier by learning from other industries, Westland Milk Products Canterbury milk supply manager Tony Watson says.

The man who invented the C-Dax pasture meter has gone on to incorporate technology into his farming life.

Farmers need to continue with collective ventures for better water quality, Federated Farmers says.

The traditional approach to determining stocking rates needs to change, DairyNZ representative Chris Glassey says.

Dairy farmers have to buckle their seatbelts and put on crash helmets, an expert on international food and beverage trends says.

''It's not easy being green - Kermit the frog got it right a long time ago,'' Rick Pridmore says.

There is no ''one-size-fits-all'' solution to farming within nutrient limits, DairyNZ economist Sam Howard says.

Mid Canterbury is attracting educated young people to its agribusiness sector.

New Zealand farmers have to keep telling their story to the world to boost their exports, Environment Minister Amy Adams says.

New Zealand dairy farmers and milk processors need robust business structures to withstand market movements, Hayley Moynihan says.

Every farmer needs to get out and vote at this year's local body elections, a Federated Farmers board member says.