Improving lamb survival rates is a key focus for New Zealand farmers, especially this time of year.

A group of Canterbury farmers who work together exploring the various uses of liquid injection systems on their seed drills was the worthy winner of the Working Together Award at the recent 2024 Arable Awards, says the group’s FAR Facilitator.

The worm challenge for sheep and beef farmers is increasing as the warm, moist weather of spring and early summer arrives.

OPINION: Evolution is important. So is feeding people properly.

Farmers in the Tararua District are meeting to decide whether to throw their weight behind a move to oppose the tolling of the new highway linking the Manawatu and their district.

Regulation changes, future proofing the industry and ensuring fair returns are some of the challenges facing potato growers, according to Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Kate Trufitt.

Specialist horticulture and viticulture weather forecasters Metris are reporting near ideal spring start conditions for fruit growers this season.

Herd improvement company LIC says it's well-positioned for the challenges ahead and remains focused on its core purpose - delivering value for farmer shareholders.

Bee awareness month - September - ended on a high for the struggling apiculture sector.

ASB has become the first bank to forecast a milk price above $9/kgMS for this season.