There is no denying birds can do serious damage if left to forage at will on ripening grapes.

The New Zealand Winegrowers Research Centre (NZWRC) is breaking ground in terms of technology, as phase one of the research winery begins.

There are 48 million wine drinkers in China, making it one of the world’s largest markets. They are also large producers, and Lee Suckling asks the question, will China ever be realistic competitors in the market?

Government-owned farmer Landcorp spent almost $14,000 just on consultants in preparing its controversial submission to the Tax Working Group.

Landcorp is paying members of its contentious environmental reference group (ERG) $1500 a day each – far more than other government body payments.

Pāmu Farms’ dairy production has gone well in the first six months of the 2018-19 season, says the general manager dairy, Mark Julian.

State-owned farming company Landcorp Farming Limited (known as Pāmu) has declared a net profit of $29 million.

Tractor importers and distributors have a healthy 2018 report card from the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA).

The South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) will this year be bigger and more diverse than ever, the organisers say.

A farmgate milk price at the upper end of Fonterra’s forecast is now on the cards.