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OPINION: On cow numbers across the country, the majority of Kiwis don't agree that they need to drop.
In the latest Newshub Reid Research poll respondents were asked, "Do you think New Zealand needs to reduce livestock numbers to combat climate change?"
The results show over half the country, 50.4% said no, while 37.5% said yes and 12% didn't know.
That's what our farmers are saying as well: we don't need to cull herd sizes but what we do need to do is actually lead the world in finding the technology and the solutions needed to reduce emissions.
OPINION: Groundswell's opinion of the incumbent farm industry representatives isn't high.
OPINION: After hogging the media limelight for telling a NZ Chinese MP to "go back home", Winston Peters has decided to focus on a domestic issue - oil and gas drilling.
OPINION: With fuel prices soaring, one would have expected most farmers to be reclaiming excise duty on petrol.
OPINION: The world's first floating dairy farm, once hailed as a vision of farming's future, is up for sale after seven years.
The potato industry is celebrating the success of two rising stars - James Blair, the 2026 Young Grower of the Year and runner-up and innovation award winner, Amber Davy.
Twenty-eight emerging leaders from across the horticulture sector spent two days last month learning valuable skills and connecting with industry experts.
There are five entrants in this year’s Young Horticulturist of the Year, competing in a series of technical, practical, business and leadership challenges.
A seasoned horticulturist has been appointed to deliver the Apple Action Plan, a key initiative of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
New Zealand's citrus growers have been told to compete on the value built into their fruit rather than the volume they grow.
Hawke's Bay fruit growers are being reminded of the need to prepare for whatever the El Niño weather system may bring in the coming months.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.
