One of New Zealand’s largest fertiliser plants could be forced to shut down for four months as uncertainty looms over gas supply.

Federated Farmers North Canterbury president Bex Green says two public meetings held this week should have made it loud and clear that rural families and businesses are concerned about proposed staffing changes at NZ Police.

Sheep and beef farmers are cautiously optimistic as farmgate prices continue to firm.

Two leading New Zealand trade experts warn that the 15% tariff slapped by the US shouldn't be taken lightly.

With the biennial Agritechnica Event just a few months away, manufacturers are offering sneak peaks at new innovations, with Claas recently highlighting its new Cerex 700 RC round baler.

Well-known for its K-Line irrigation pods, RX Plastics has taken inspiration from that design and carried over some key learnings into the K-Trough Series.

With most forage harvester manufacturers offering machines touching 1000hp, the logistics puzzle has always been ‘dropping” grass and pulling into a swath big enough to feed the “beast”.

August 6 marks Farm Worker Appreciation Day, a moment to recognise the dedication and hard mahi of dairy farm workers across Aotearoa - and DairyNZ is taking the opportunity to celebrate the skilled teams working on its two research farms.

OPINION: We are endlessly told that livestock are responsible for half of New Zealand's total emissions.

The calving season brings with it significant nutritional demands on the herd.