A group of talented software engineers is putting the Manawatū on the map by taking their technology to the world and transforming the global agricultural industry one sensor at a time.

Dairy Plenty of attention has been on New Zealand’s milk supply as the seasonal peak hits its stride.

Domestic lamb prices finished off the season, at September 30, in positive fashion and nudging a record high, according to the BNZ’s latest ‘Rural Wrap’ report.

People may forget what you said, or what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Fonterra is making solid progress towards its sustainability targets, says chief operating officer Fraser Whineray.

Farmer-owned LIC says the goal of being both sustainable and profitable is well within reach for New Zealand dairy farmers

Confusion and outright anger reign across rural New Zealand as farmers and communities try to get to the bottom of the Labour Government’s proposal to effectively make a large number of sheep and beef farmers unprofitable in its quest to get them to pay for their agricultural emissions.

Irish manufacturer Agri-Spread International has launched a new range of rear discharge manure spreaders to complement its existing range of vertical beater machines offered from six to 18 tonnes.

While New Zealand dairy production is centred around ‘milk from grass’, over the last decade or so, many operators have found that mixer wagons can play an important part in maintaining, or indeed increasing production, particularly in periods of limited grass growth or drought.

About 500 Groundswell supporters gathered at Auckland’s Domain today demanding the Government remove the proposed tax on agricultural emissions.