Despite some earlier confusion around the exact timing, the new Government is moving to reform the way local bodies implement Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) rules on farmland.

Dairy prices are easing but cost inflation is down across the board, providing some relief to farmers.

A move by PGG Wrightson Limited’s biggest shareholder to take control of the board has fizzled out.

Frustrated red meat farmers soundly rejected a move by the Beef + Lamb New Zealand board to increase its director fees.

A Waikato cattle farming family have been fined $23,000 for failing to provide sufficient food and care for their animals, resulting in more than half a dozen animal deaths.

Fonterra says that while global inflationary pressures are easing, it is monitoring the potential for volatility because of geopolitical instability.

With slurry and dairy effluent being recognised as an asset by most farmers, it makes sense to have it applied in a way that makes the most of the nutrients carried within.

Autonomous tractors are coming to a paddock near you.

A step-by-step guide helping farmers through the process of creating a Freshwater Farm Plan (FWFP) has been launched by FarmIQ.

The opportunity to spend more time on farm while providing a dedicated service for shareholders attracted new environmental manager Ben Howden to work for Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL).