Now is the time to take other steps to protect fruit crops from Northland to Waikato favoured by the unwanted Aussie insect invader the guava moth, biosecurity experts say.

Agricultural contractors are reminded they must leave a buffer of at least 2m between waterways and areas cultivated for growing maize.

Winners of the Beef + Lamb NZ Livestock Farm Award, Okahu farmers John and Lurline Blackwell and their son Peter were not in it for the glory.

A preferred bidder for Solid Energy’s Biodiesel New Zealand business has been announced.

New Zealand's policy makers' misunderstanding of 'food safety,' may be adding thousands of dollars to the individual cost of agricultural production at the farm gate.

Traditional farming challenges are being compounded by recessionary economic conditions and modern farming methods, says Waikato efarming entrepreneur Peter Floyd.

Students looking to fund their agriculture or engineering studies have until October 28 to apply for one of four Ballance Agri-Nutrients scholarships.

FARMERS IN the Horizons region say they could deny access to their properties to members of Fish and Game as a result of its stance on the infamous One Plan and the recently announced decisions on it from the Environment Court. 

FONTERRA CHIEF executive Theo Spierings is expected to announce this week that the co-op’s annual revenues have for the first time exceeded $20 billion. The achievement caps Spierings first year at the helm of the co-op. 

THE MILK payout used to be the main driver of the farm property market, but not anymore, says Bayley’s country property specialist, John Barnett.