Rural New Zealanders’ lives are at risk every day because of poor cellphone and internet connectivity and inequitable health services.

New Zealand dairy farming has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20% since 1990, measured as carbon dioxide equivalent per kilogram of milk solids produced.

While the public might hope for rapid restoration of water quality in all rivers and lakes in New Zealand, this is unrealistic and scientifically impossible.

Speculation about the state of Federated Farmers’ financial position has some sources claiming it is facing a deficit of up to $700,000 this year.

‘The benefit of extended therapy for mastitis: myth or fact?’ was the topic at the third global milk quality expert forum.

Rearing young stock on single species grazing systems under irrigation may become very challenging as there is often no alternative species grazing to help reduce parasite burdens on the pasture.

THE SHEEP industry, especially wool, is in a very serious situation and governments don’t help by adding increasing layers of complexity to regulation, says an industry veteran.

After a spike in cases of leptospirosis in Northland, farmers are being urged to take care around animals and to vaccinate their livestock.

NZ wine earns the country just over $1.5 billion in terms of exports. But in terms of our overall economy, wine provides in excess of $2 billion.

The agri-food sector in New Zealand contributes around one fifth of the country's GDP according to a new study.