Makers and retailers of animal health and crop thriving products are backing the Government’s plan to step up approval processes for new offerings.

Earlier signalling by the dairy industry of how many hectares of maize silage is required each season would assist maize growers to better plan their planting programmes, says the Foundation for Arable Research’s Ivan Lawrie.

Taupo-based milk processor Miraka has landed a deal to supply premium low-carbon A2 milk products into China.

A former New Zealand Dairy Board marketing executive believes Fonterra should retain its consumer business but change the way it's running the business.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is investigating a Southland farm over poor grazing practices after some dairy cows were found stuck in mud.

Strong demand for milkfats - anhydrous milkfat (AMF) and butter - is helping boost the farmgate milk price, according to ANZ agriculture economist Susan Kilsby.

Solar generation company, Lodestone Energy is partnering with Haldon Station, located in the heart of the Mackenzie District, to build and operate a 220 MW utility-scale solar farm.

United Fresh is receiving international acclaim for its efforts to promote sustainability within the fresh produce sector, with New Zealand being hailed as a “pioneer” in a leading US publication.

Fonterra has appointed two new members to its management team, as part of the co-op’s “step-change in strategic direction”.

Hamish and Simon Guild of High Peak Station in Canterbury are the 2024 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipients of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy.