A Southland farmer who failed to look after his sheep, leading to deaths and animals having to be euthanised, has been fined $7,500.

Steven and Kellie Nichol of Auldamor in Otago were announced as the 2023 National Ambassadors to Sustainable Farming and Growing on Friday.

As a child brought up on a dairy farm, Tim Mackle was adamant that he wanted to be a farmer.

Reduced short-term demand from China is impacting farmgate milk price, says Fonterra.

Fonterra has made a bumper third quarter profit on the back of soaring cheese and protein prices.

Two-way radios, more commonly known as Walkie Talkies, are still a reliable means of communications.

A Canterbury farmer has been found responsible for the death of 610 calves she was raising, following a successful prosecution by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

OSPRI New Zealand says - following the resurgence of M. bovis in Mid Canterbury in late 2022, and concerns raised over poor NAIT record keeping and non-compliance - it is increasing its level of education and support to farmers in the region.

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Taylor Leabourn, a 28-year-old agronomist at LeaderBrand, has been named the 2023 Pukekohe Young Grower of the Year.