The past year has been one of extremes in almost every way; from weather to costs - it appears as if everything that has happened in 2023 has been big. However, while there have been extreme hindrances, there have also been notable victories for farmers during the year. Leo Argent looks back on 2023 and highlights the moments - big and small.

While warmer than average temperatures are expected across most of the country until Christmas, commodity prices are showing a somewhat more stable outlook for the season ahead.

The repeal of Fair Pay Agreements (FPA) legislation by the new Government will be a great Christmas gift for farmers and rural service businesses, claims Federated Farmers.

The new chair of Parliament’s primary production select committee, Mark Cameron, is promising “better law making” for the sector.

The country’s biggest farmer lobby isn’t happy about the new Government’s decision to review and replace a controversial legislation on freshwater management.

Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay is making a whistlestop visit to India this week to meet with his counterpart in the Indian government.

The controversial National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM) will be gone and replaced within two years, the new Government has announced.

The first thing you'll notice about Jane De Witt is her broad smile and carefree laugh.

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is relaunching its Chicken Scene Investigators campaign this summer in an effort to keep Kiwis healthy as they enjoy the festive season.

A chance encounter after stopping for ice cream in Ashburton 18 years ago led Eyrewell Forest couple Sue and Peter Forbes to discover a passion for alpacas.