Despite the ongoing bad news on the geopolitical front, New Zealand kiwifruit growers may be in for a good payout.

Under pressure wine growers say the appointment of a new chief executive will bring a fresh perspective, renewed focus, and a clear, united vision for the industry.

Three farmer lobby groups are applying the blowtorch to political parties on key issues facing the primary sector ahead of the general elections.

Average sheep and beef farm profit is forecast to double this year, and rural communities are set to reap the benefits.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced changes to the ministerial lineup, including a new Minister for the Environment and a new Associate Agriculture Minister.

The closure of the McCain processing plant and the recent announcement of 300 job losses at Wattie’s underscore the mounting pressure facing New Zealand’s manufacturing sector, Buy NZ Made says.

Specialist agriculture lender Oxbury has entered the New Zealand market, offering livestock finance to farmers.

New research suggests Aotearoa New Zealand farmers are broadly matching phosphorus fertiliser use to the needs of their soils, helping maintain relatively stable nutrient levels across the country’s agricultural land.

Helensville farmers, Donald and Kirsten Watson of Moreland Pastoral, have been named the Auckland Regional Supreme Winners at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

William John Poole, a third year Agribusiness student at Massey University, has been awarded the Dr Warren Parker and Pāmu Scholarship.

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