NZ farm tour: dairy farming from a different perspective
A group of 16 Australian dairy farmers recently embarked on an eye-opening tour of New Zealand’s renowned dairy regions, Waikato and Taranaki.
April 8, 2025
A group of 16 Australian dairy farmers recently embarked on an eye-opening tour of New Zealand’s renowned dairy regions, Waikato and Taranaki.
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