It is hoped a government reviewIt is hoped a government reviewof the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme will halt rogue contractors. But how do its workers currently view the scheme? Brendon Burns visited Poutasi village in Samoa to find out.

Decline in soil physical properties takes considerable expense and many years to correct, and can increase the risk of soil erosion by water or wind.

New Zealand became a more colourful place the moment Jane Skilton arrived in June 2000.

Belinda Jackson is a woman of prodigious energy levels, with a big commitment to community and a fine spirit of fun.

European dairy co-operative Arla says, from next year, the milk price paid to farmer suppliers will be linked to environmental sustainability.

Waikato-based niche dairy producer Canary Foods has been bought by Westland Milk Products.

A recent trip to the Green Isle as a guest of Enterprise Ireland allowed Dairy News to take a closer look at Irish agriculture and a look at one of its leading educational and research centres.

There's September snow falling in Central Otago as James Dicey explains the wine label he and his brother Matt launched last year.

Now local council elections have come to a close, with the last of the successful candidates announced late last week, Federated Farmers is urging councils up and down the country to focus on rates bills this term.

Farmer lobby Groundswell is organising a nationwide gathering on Thursday to protest the Government’s agriculture emissions pricing plan.