Under the sweltering North Canterbury sun the 2016 grape harvest has begun.

One of New Zealand’s largest greenfield dairy projects is set to officially open in early November.

As a dedicated SUV driver who likes the elevated seating position to do a little ‘over the hedge’ farming, the thought of picking up a loan Mitsubishi Triton from dealer Piako Motors, Morrinsville, and the prospect of a bone-shaking ride had left me with a lukewarm feeling.

Romeo Bragato – it’s a name that slides off the tongue easily and is as well known in New Zealand as say -  Sauvignon Blanc. 

GLOBALDAIRYTRADE (GDT) has announced that Molkerei Ammerland will join the seven existing sellers on GlobalDairyTrade beginning September, 2014, offering sweet whey powder for the first time on the world's leading dairy auction platform.

There is still steady demand and a general underlying strength to the wool market, says John Dawson, general manager, New Zealand Wool Services International Ltd.