Rabobank agribusiness manager Tom Fleetwood helps with the table service during the episode featuring Michael Van de Elzen

Rural banker Rabobank is partnering with Food Rescue Kitchen on a new TV series which airs this weekend that aims to shine a light on the real and growing issues of food waste, food poverty and social isolation in New Zealand.

Beef + Lamb NZ chair Kate Acland.

The Government’s announcement that a Bill to amend the Resource Management Act (RMA) could be introduced in Parliament next month will be a relief to farmers, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ).

MPI director general Ray Smith.

The Director General of MPI, Ray Smith says it's important for his department to celebrate the success of a whole range of groups and people around the country.

VeritAg directors Richard Campbell and Cynthia Northcote accept the award.

A small company which mobilised veterinarians around the country to deal with Mycoplasma bovis was one of the winners in this year's Biosecurity Awards, held at Parliament.

Wi Pere farm manager Tim Rhodes says it will take the business five years to fully recover from devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle 14 months ago. Some parts of the farm were covered in 1.5 metres of silt.

One of the country's top Māori sheep and beef farms is facing a five-year battle to get back to where it was before Cyclone Gabrielle struck just over 14 months ago.

Federated Farmers transport spokesman Mark Hooper.

Federated Farmers is throwing its support behind the Fast-track Approvals Bill introduced by the Coalition Government to enable a fast-track decision-making process for infrastructure and development projects.

Hopes of NZ sheepmeat prices picking up anytime soon in the country's key export market of China looks highly unlikely.

Newly published research shows overseas consumers have a strong interest in improving their wellbeing through eating red meat, highlighting opportunities to achieve a premium for products with proven health benefits.

The chief executive of Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) Gabrielle O’Brien says care is needed to avoid digitally excluding those in rural communities.

Stay local. That's the message Canterbury rural trader Ruralco received from its 3000 shareholders.

Lack of progress in repairing the stretch of State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier is angering Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.

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