One of the highlights of this year’s Bragato conference, was the Future Leader’s presentation. Four young members of the wine industry were asked to give their views on the future for New Zealand wine.

Into its 20th year, Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand is at a crossroads. That’s the general message to come out of the Romeo Bragato conference, where the issue of sustainability was a central theme.

By Rick Powdrell is Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre chairperson

LANDCORP FARMING Ltd is now sole owner of livestock genetics business, Focus Genetics, after it acquired the remaining 33% shareholding from Rissington Breedline.

HOW OFTEN have you or your staff been checking colostrum cows for mastitis?

NO DOUBT you’ve seen the kicking Aussie and American wool got recently when an old video flashed around the world.  

RECORD DAIRY prices contributed to Landcorp's net operating profit of $30 million for the year ending June 30, 2014, up from $13 million from the previous year.

New Zealand Winegrowers’ commitment to sustainability has been enforced with the news that a new management led hub will be established in Marlborough.

HOW GOOD would it be to get readings on nitrogen availability in paddocks without having to send samples away for analysis and for a fraction of the cost?

WHILE FEDERATED Farmers supports positive overseas investment into New Zealand's farming system, it is concerned the potential sale of Lochinver Station to Shanghai Pengxin Group Co Ltd, may not provide sufficient benefit to New Zealand.