OPINION: Pastoral farmers stare at the media reports might be forgiven for wondering if they are heading the way of the dinosaurs.

Farmlands chief executive Tanya Houghton says farming is becoming an increasingly digital and data-driven business.

Except for horticulture, New Zealand’s main primary exports – namely dairy, meat and wool and forestry - are in for a bumpy ride in the coming 12 months.

Melanoma New Zealand will once again be at Fieldays next week, providing education and free skin cancer spot checks.

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the Government shares the concerns of farmers around high interest rates.

New data released by LIC and DairyNZ shows New Zealand dairy farmers have achieved the highest six week in-calf rate and lowest notin- calf rate on record.

The latest report from ANZ isn’t good news for sheep farmers: lamb returns are forecast to remain low.

The long-running New Zealand Agricultural Show won’t take place this year as cash-strapped organisers mull the event’s future.

Farmgate dairy and beef prices are improving but lamb prices remain weak, according to the latest BNZ Rural Wrap.

With a date set for Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025, to be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch 11-13 February 2025, Committee Member Paul Donaldson gives us a taste of what's to come.