A large new study into leptospirosis in NZ has revealed new facts about how this infectious disease may be caught by various people working in the rural sector.

A recent trial comparing the performance of two lines of rams over commercial two-tooth ewes highlights the perils of judging rams on looks alone.

The Canterbury A&P Association is managing the show itself, after several years of it being in the hands of a management company

Competitive shearing is about to be boosted with the launch of a new competition, The Southern Series.

As dairy farmers head into mating with lower cow body condition scores than last season, feeding quality pasture and supplements will be crucial for getting cows in calf and putting milk in the vat.

Fraser Tombleson reckons that being part of a focus group for the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme was a good opportunity to express shared problems and concerns.

OPINION: The concerns across the sector about the impact of the Government's proposals for agricultural emissions pricing are heard and shared by the He Waka Eke Noa Partnership.

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.