Fred Hellaby, managing director of Wilson Hellaby Limited and 2022 recipient of the Christie Award, says winning the award was a shock.

Environment Canterbury are reminding farmers that having an intensive winter grazing management plan is imperative for farmers that want the best environmental outcome from a ‘high-risk’ activity.

DairyNZ claims that when it comes to emissions pricing, no deal would be better than a bad deal and only a fair and reasonable system will be accepted for farmers.

"This is my hardest year in the kiwifruit industry - ever!"

Landpro has signed on as a new strategic partner for the Balance Farm Environment Awards (BFEAs).

Matamata Goat Farmers Wiebe and Piety Smitstra, who retrofitted their goat milking shed with a GEA low line double-up herringbone system, say the investment is paying dividends.

Sharemilker Mark Shefford believes he struck a deal with himself the day cow collars were fitted to his 1,240-cow herd near Waimate, South Canterbury.

A "late" start to cattle showing hasn't dulled Southland teenager Chloe Thomson's love for the pastime, and the Holstein Friesian breed. In fact, it has only made it stronger.

Reports coming in from across the country indicate many farmers and contractors are behind with their crop planting schedule due to the cold, wet spring.

Golden Bay farmer Corrigan Sowman was recently elected as LIC's third South Island director.