The pear industry is effectively playing catch-up and spearheading the race with a new variety of pears being developed under the Piqa brand. 

A move to increase the acreage and popularity of pears is gaining momentum.

Farmer confidence is up but they doubt general economic conditions will improve this year, says Federated Farmers.

The Government is giving $12.7 million to make Northland more resilient in the face of extreme weather.

Meat processor Silver Fern Farms is being forced to divert product away from China as coronavirus ravages its biggest market.

Disruption in China caused by the coronavirus is forcing meat processor Silver Fern Farms to reduce production from next week.

The latest in rural technology, equipment and specialist knowledge from around the world will be showed off next month at the Southern Field Days.

Fonterra says it’s keeping a close eye on the coronavirus outbreak in China, the co-op’s key export market.

The new Farm Debt Mediation Scheme will soon be open for business.

Significant research and development has gone into the new TSX 400 trailed sprayer.

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