A company extracting keratin-based ingredients from strong New Zealand wool believes its expansion into new factory premises in Christchurch will help it to a bigger slice of a US$2 billion international market.

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

The Government's decision to keep agriculture out of the New Zealand emissions trading scheme (ETS) has been roundly applauded by farmers.

A record 13 dairy farms supplying milk to low-carbon dairy processor, Miraka qualified for an extra premium of 20c/kgMS this season.

A sustainable merino wool replacement for rockwool and peat used in greenhouse growing won the Prototype Award at the National Fieldays innovation awards last night.

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.

Farmers are cautiously welcoming the Government’s decision to hold an inquiry into rural banking.

Capturing Sir George Fistonich in a few pages seems a fool’s errand.

Dr Jo Burzynska’s senses must cheer loudly when she falls asleep each night, for that’s the only time they get a break from their heavy workload.

New Zealand winemakers are increasingly matching fermentation options with the potential of their grapes and “the needs of the wine they are creating”, says Fermentis Director of Sales Jo Pitt.