With the general election just molnths away, farmers have launched a five-point plan for the next government.

The 2026 National Fieldays has seen Westpac NZ launch its fourth community banking van.

Morrinsville-based agribusiness leader Geoff Maber has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the King’s Birthday Honours, recognising a lifetime of service to agribusiness, the rural sector and the wider community.

Retired agribusiness professor and commentator Keith Woodford says it's a great honour to receive the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit title in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Waikato vet Katrina Roberts came from Australia in 2002 as a veterinary student and never left.

In advance of the Budget, Finance Minister Nicola Willis put a clear damper on expectations and delivered accordingly.

RaboResearch senior analyst Emma Higgins expects the 2026/27 dairy season to be another profitable one.

The new dairy season is kicking off with plenty of risks to the forecast farmgate price, both upside and downside, says ANZ agricultural economist Matt Dilly.

A potential showdown between the top two Federated Farmers leaders looms at the farmer lobby's annual meeting later this month.

OPINION: Farmer confidence can feel a bit distant until a decision made at board level lands right back at the farm gate.