Fonterra chair Peter McBride warns that the future looks increasingly competitive - both in New Zealand and internationally.

From August each year a special group of 'helpers' descend on Julie and Brian Pirie's farm at Ngatea in the Hauraki Plains.

Alliance Group has announced a proposal to close its Smithfield meat processing plant in Timaru, South Canterbury.

Three New Zealanders took top honours at the fourth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards.

As the judges' citation put it, anyone who has been involved in the arable industry for the past 40 years has surely met the man named to the industry's Hall of Fame at the recent Arable Awards, Greendale grower Syd Worsfold.

The sheepmeat sector would be wise to reflect and learn from the present downturn and embrace change needed to deliver stronger and more consistent returns year-on-year, according to Rabobank senior animal proteins analyst Jen Corkran.

OPINION: I must admit I really do enjoy spring. The extra daylight minutes and the warmer temps are very welcome in my world!

OPINION: Massey University has long been, and still is, a core part of the NZ farming scene, training the next generation of farmers, growers, agronomists and more, and doing great research too.

OPINION: Putting more lamb on Kiwi dinner plates is one way to boost returns to farmers.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says it is aware of the concern around paraquat use being linked to a potential risk of Parkinson's disease.