Christchurch people are too conservative in their tastes, says a Canterbury sheep milking pioneer who has stopped producing bottled sheep milk because of modest sales, Covid, and his own advancing years.

The New Zealand dairy sector has a lot of positives going for it as it sets about tackling a range of challenges globally and at home. That's the view of Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) chief science advisor John Roche. He talked to Peter Burke about how he sees the industry coping.

The a2 Milk Company is partnering with Lincoln University to launch a new sustainability fund, designed to support sustainability dairy farming projects in New Zealand.

Wools of New Zealand has launched its first showroom in Christchurch as part of the Home Ideas Centre, a design space showcasing businesses thriving in New Zealand’s building industry.

The Leader of the National Party is accusing Labour of painting farmers as villains and effectively the enemy, which he says is certainly not the case.

Dairy Trainee of the Year Peter O'Connor is both honoured and surprised with his win.

New Zealand 2022 Share Farmer of the Year Will Green says it's a huge honour to be recognised in such a competitive industry.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand North Island general manager Corina Jordan will take over as Fish & Game chief executive in August.

Waikato's newest milk processing plant is on track to start operating in July next year.

Fonterra farmers start the new season this week on a high note.