New Zealand dairy farmers are facing uncertain and complex times, says Rabobank’s senior agricultural analyst Emma Higgins.

The pressures coming to bear on dairy farming mean a lot of farming businesses are not viable, warns retiring DairyNZ board member Colin Glass.

Fonterra chairman Peter McBride says the proposal to reduce the size of the co-operative's board has unanimous support from sitting directors.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the Government didn’t hold an inquiry into rural banking because the sector didn’t ask for one.

As part of an ongoing initiative to recognise the importance of service and parts technicians, John Deere ANZ recently held its third annual Technician of the Year Awards at a Gala event in Brisbane.

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.