The speed of dealing with the damage to infrastructure holds the key as to how well and how quickly the kiwifruit sector will recover from the ravages of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Rabobank has announced an opening farmgate milk forecast of $8.20kg/MS for the 2023/24 season, while also highlighting vastly changed global dairy markets.

Otago sheep and beef farmers Steven and Kellie Nichol won the coveted Gordon Stephenson Trophy at the recent Ballance Farm Environment Awards. As such, they also become the 2023 national ambassadors for sustainable farming and growing.

Farmers are being urged to consider other options to support ewe performance over lambing, following a ban on the sale and use of Bionic Capsules.

The country's export apple crop has taken a big hit as a result of the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Poor infrastructure has the potential to bring the country to its economic knees.

Farmers have been told that an opening forecast milk price of $8/kgMS this season hinges on China’s demand for whole milk powder (WMP) bouncing back.

While Cyclone Gabrielle "smoked" some grapegrowers in Hawke's Bay this season, others are reporting stellar results thanks to a long late summer.

The hard work paid off in vintage 2023, says Tony Soljan from Soljans Estate Winery in West Auckland.

Wine Marlborough harnessed social media platforms in May to shine a light on industry wellbeing. Advocacy Manager Nicci Armour talks about the inaugural Marlborough Wine Industry Wellness Week.