Dr David Jordan has spent his career taking science into New Zealand vineyards, while heeding the knowledge and experience of those in the field.

When Judy and Neal Ibbotson met in the late 1960s, he was a farm adviser, she was a dental nurse, and they were each dating the other's flatmate. "We swapped partners," explains Neal. "It was the best thing we ever did."

Living in the heart of Waiheke wine country gives Chrissy Powlesland seasonal insights that delight her in life and work.

Alun Kilby has been "inundated with opportunities" since he won Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year last year.

Parochial buying has never been stronger in the Australian market, but New Zealand wine is deemed 'almost local' across the Tasman, says Catherine Wansink, Australia market consultant for New Zealand Winegrowers.

Growing the reputation of New Zealand Wine.

Deere NZ territory manager Jaiden Drought was elected new president of the Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) at its August annual meeting.

Designed as an alternative for those farmers who only feed round or large square bales, the Hustler BaleXpress bale feeder can cope with any bale sizes in either format.

A Waipara farmer planning to have 200ha of his property converted to an “Agri-voltaic” solar power plant says it represents a secure, 30-year diverse income stream for his business.

Sheep with finer wool, greater tolerance for hot weather, top meat quality traits, and lower methane emissions.