A surprise dip in global dairy prices last week won't affect a record milk price locked in for this season, says ASB economist Nat Keall.

Dairy The milk supply situation in several key export regions continues to deteriorate.

New Zealand dairy farmers woke up today to more good news on the milk price front.

A record opening forecast milk price for next season is on the cards but dairy farmers remain wary.

The Power Farming Group's extensive offering has been complemented with the addition of the JCB Industrial product range.

Meka Whaitiri says Māori agribusiness is yet to realise its full potential.

Who'll replace the backpackers? That's the dilemma facing the kiwifruit industry this season, which is looking at a shortage of 6,500 workers.

While the outlook for global food prices is positive for New Zealand primary producers, some challenges lurk in the year ahead.

LIC says farmers around New Zealand are set to reap the rewards from a record number of genetically superior young bulls joining the ranks of its artificial breeding bull teams.

A Northland grower wants the horticulture sector to show stronger leadership in opposing a proposal to ban the chemical Hi-Cane.