Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the Government welcomes news that NZTA has begun work to replace nine priority bridges across New Zealand.

Waiuku dairy farmers Nick and Nikki Ruygrok are passing on a dairy farming legacy to their sons that they can be proud of.

August could be a crucial month for the farmgate milk price for this season, according to Rabobank senior agricultural analyst Emma Higgins.

The 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year George Dodson is hoping that the win is a stepping stone to his dream job of sharemilking next season.

Whakatane farmers Eddie and Kath Lambert have made history by being the recipients of both the 2024 Valden Cow of the Year and the 2024 Mahoe Trophy at the 2024 Holstein Friesian NZ Awards, held in Hamilton last month.

New Zealand must "throw everything we can" at the problem of facial eczema, says Beef + Lamb NZ's sector science strategy manager Dr Suzi Keeling.

Massey University and Masterton-based farm finance platform Farm Focus are running a pilot programme where second-year students complete a series of farming financial budgeting and cashflow forecasting assignments, based on real-life data.

OPINION: With the 2024 edition of National Fieldays behind us, it would be fair to say that although the mood was positive – a plus, given the negative sentiment across the rural sector – you must wonder if this showcase format’s days are numbered.

OPINION: The challenge of climate change means pursuing many avenues to help New Zealand’s farmers meet demands from within our own country and globally.

OPINION: On top of the rural banking inquiry, several as-yet-unnamed banks are facing a complaint to the Financial Markets Authority over their role in a government bond sale.