This week, leaders from DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and Federated Farmers met to discuss emissions pricing.

New Fonterra Co-operative Council chair John Stevenson says there are plenty of challenges ahead for Fonterra farmers.

Fonterra remains committed to its strategy to 2030 unveiled last year, says chief executive Miles Hurrell.

In an industry estimated to be worth up to US$9 billion a year, offering the highest quality flowers possible is at the forefront of any operation.

At the recent Horticulture NZ Industry awards, industry leaders Miriana Stephens and Michael "Mick" Ahern were acknowledged for their outstanding contributions to the industry.

Research suggests that up to 40% of a tractor’s time is spent on haulage duties.

Slow pasture growth over the last couple of months, combined with a wet October and lack of sunshine, could see cows short on crucial energy, fibre and protein as mating gets into full swing across the country.

Carrfields seed cereal manager Phil Smith carries a fair weight of responsibility.

OPINION: In 1984, the last time farming was declared a sunset industry, the newly elected Labour government began the deregulation of what had been a highly regulated pastoral economy.

OPINION: Farmer pushback against the Government's proposal to tax farm emissions is in full flight.