Farmers are being encouraged to have their say on a proposal to move the Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) eradication programme into a National Pest Management Plan (NPMP) as it moves to a new phase.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw has described the Ministry of Education’s decision to carpet 800 small and rural schools in synthetic carpets as “bonkers”.

Paper-based growing is being adopted by nurseries for seedling and cutting production.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw says there are myths that have been spread surrounding the issue of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Growing potatoes requires suitable ground, an experienced workforce and a substantial investment in plant and machinery.

A mechanical growing system being set up in Ashburton shows the potential for an alternative method of producing leafy greens to boost New Zealand’s food production security.

The horticultural sector has much to gain from harnessing digital technology, machine learning and artificial intelligence to transform food production systems.

PICMI could be described.as a one-stop shop for seasonal recruitment.

You might say Trevor James has been stuck in the weeds for almost half a century.

OPINION: Your old mate suggests the demise of former Beef+Lamb NZ chair Andrew Morrison has done little to change that organisation’s poor understanding about how its farmers are really feeling.