LIC chief executive Wayne McNee says the co-op remains well placed in the face of mergers of global dairy genetics and herd improvement companies.

Canterbury's big Central Plains Water scheme is now fully operational, following the formal opening of stage two by former All Black captain Richie McCaw.

The Environmental Protection Authority is to investigate products containing synthetic pyrethroids as part of its revamped reassessments announced in mid-October.

Fonterra's shareholders council has delivered a scathing report on the co-op’s performance last year.

Pāmu Farms’ acting chairman is urging greater use of technology to reduce the drudgery of some farm tasks.

More labourers from the Pacific Islands are coming to work on New Zealand orchards.

Meat co-op Alliance Group has distributed $1.73 million to shareholders in loyalty payments.

Smart farmers won't just look to technlogy to save time and energy — they'll also look to it to imporve onfarm safety.

Most heavy-duty post drivers require a heavy-duty or substantial tractor to carry the implements on the three-point linkage. 

Increasing daily bale output was a priority for Davidson Contracting and the key reason for the firm’s upgrading its NH BR 6090 baler to a New Holland RB125C combi at the start of last season. 

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