Newly released data from Environment Canterbury (ECan) Farm Environment Plan (FEP) audits are showing a dramatic lift in environmental performance across the region.
A solid recovery of global dairy prices this year makes a $9.50/kgMS milk price almost a shoo-in for this season.
Fonterra’s impending exit from the Australian dairy industry is a major event but the story doesn’t change too much for farmers.
A powdery mildew spore trapping trial could significantly reduce early season spraying in New Zealand vineyards, cutting costs and environmental impact.
A New Zealand startup is using satellite data to measure and map soil organic carbon in vineyards and farms over time. Nature Point has been working with global technology provider Downforce Technologies, which combines soil and environmental data with up to date satellite imagery to measure soil organic carbon (SOC) to a depth of 30cms.
Clos Henri Vineyard is using the newest technologies to nurture the oldest traditions.
In a global wine market facing headwinds and overall decline, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc continues to stand out as a remarkable success story.
A year out from Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027, Sophie Preece talks to some of the winemakers helping drive the event. It’s time, they say, to take another deep dive into the variety that made New Zealand wine famous.
Changed logos on shirts otherwise it will be business as usual when Fonterra’s consumer and related businesses are expected to change hands next month.
National Lamb Day returns this Sunday, 15 February, with Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc calling on Kiwis to fire up their barbecues and celebrate the people and the product that put New Zealand on the world map.
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OPINION: ECan data was released a few days ago showing Canterbury farmers have made “giant strides on environmental performance”.


