While Pinot Noir 2013 provided plenty of food for thought, there were also the lighter moments, such as Sam Neill’s opening address. Very much tongue in cheek, he provided a synopsis of advice he had given to a male friend who was considering planting a Pinot block. The 10 pointers are worth repeating.

A total of $8.8 million has been awarded to 42 projects around the country after the latest round of the Sustainable Farming Fund, Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says.

THE MAN who has spearheaded DairyNZ policy and advocacy development for four and a half years is to be New Zealand’s next High Commissioner in Canada.

OFF-PEAK MILK production doesn’t necessarily mean intensive feeding, says a new study from Dairy Australia.

WHILE THE drought is terribly painful to many dairy farmers – essentially it’s ruined a bumper season – it has brought to the fore some issues worth considering.

Dairy Women's Network chief executive Sarah Speight has stepped down from the role.

DairyNZ is reminding dairy farmers to prepare for new employees as the new season nears.

The North Island weekly lamb kill dropped 50% in the space of two week as the availability of killable lambs plummets.

Farmer feedback points to a big turnout of farmers tomorrow for the Meat Industry Excellence (MIE) meeting in Christchurch, says Blair Gallagher, the local organising chairman.

THE SEARCH is on for the best ice creams in New Zealand. Entries close April for an awards ceremony in Wellington on May 30.