Metabolic diseases primarily affect ewes in late pregnancy and sometimes early lactation. These can have a huge economic impact on a farming operation - especially if there are large losses of capital stock. In the second of two articles, we take a look at hypocalcaemia and hypomagnesaemia.

OPINION: New Zealand farmers have earned the right to be recognised as true world leaders in agricultural innovation.

Act’s immigration spokesperson claims Labour is failing the country with its immigration policy.

The first trees have been planted in a programme that aims to future proof farms, support rural communities and improve the environment.

Every Council in New Zealand will receive at least $350,000 of additional funding to ensure they have the resourcing necessary to implement the Three Waters reforms, Associate Minister of Local Government Kieran McAnulty announced today.

As the seed cereal manager at Carrfields, in Ashburton, Phil Smith carries a fair weight of responsibility.

OPINION: I trust all is good at your place and this finds you keeping well.

A monthly take on some of the happenings in and around the rural sector...

Dairy New Zealand's milk collections fell by 6.5% for May 2022, the last month of the 2021/22 season.

Perceptions of wool are changing, according to a recent study by carpet manufacturer Bremworth.