New Zealand Wool Services International chief executive John Dawson reports this week's auctions held in both centres saw slightly different price movements between them, however overall the local market remains firm.

When asked how well New Zealand wines stacked up at this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards, Ronny Lau's attention automatically turns to white wines and vineyard experiments.

All New Zealanders are being encouraged to be on the lookout for a nasty insect pest that could change the face of New Zealand horticulture and viticulture.

New Zealand Wool Services International marketing executive, Malcolm Ching reports that the 15,000 bales on offer from both centres this week saw a slight easing for most types.

Fonterra is selling its Australian yoghurt and dairy dessert business to Parmalat Australia Pty Ltd.

Chris Claridge loves his potatoes.

A Manawatu dairy farmer has taken a major step to bridge the rural urban gap with the design of his new $1.5 million, 54 bail rotary dairy shed.

Within the next seven months, the Geographical Indications Act may finally come into being.

The end of the year is fast approaching so some end of year thoughts on a few of the significant developments of the year to wrap things up!

Zespri's December forecast shows steady per-hectare returns for all categories as fruit volumes rise strongly.