New Zealand's leadership on sustainability is the 'goldmine' that has to be unlocked, says Silver Fern Farms (SFF) chief executive Dan Boulton.

Manufacturers of infant formula are largely supportive of a proposed new domestic labelling standard for their products.

An aerial operation is underway on Chatham Islands to control feral cattle and pigs, responsible for lamb losses, fence damage and feed supply issues.

Animal and Plant Health Association NZ says it welcomes a review of regulations "hampering NZ agriculture's ability to keep pace with the rest of the world".

New research suggests that the cost of groceries, which has skyrocketed over the past six years, is making it virtually impossible for families on benefits to feed their children healthily.

The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO Scheme) received a record number of enquiries in the past year - close to 5,000, a 21% increase on the previous year.

According to findings from a Plant & Food Research study commissioned by the Kete Ora Trust, farming systems influence the quality of soil, food and human health.

Fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown is closing one of its three manufacturing plants as it grapples with dropping sales.

‘Just take the plunge’ - that’s the message from Hamish and Simon Guild of High Peak Station, Canterbury to anyone considering entering the 2025 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Four farm deaths involving quad bikes in the past three weeks have promoted a warning from WorkSafe.

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