A new fungicide has recently been approved for use in New Zealand, subject to conditions.

Labour's 'Rural' MPs have towed the party line and backed Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor's move to wind-up NZ's $280 million-a-year live export industry.

A new programme has been launched to introduce Pacific youth to careers in New Zealand's horticulture sector.

Nominations have opened for the 2022 Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award.

It is predicted that the monthly Food Price Index due to be released next week will show an easing in vegetable prices, with industry insiders saying the trend is set to continue as we head into winter.

Securing a great employer is the key for young people entering the dairy industry.

The 2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition to find the top Māori sheep and beef farm is back on track, after having been posponed earlier in the year due to Covid-19.

The race is on to find backyard poultry keepers for a project run by Massey University.

Barry Quayle has been voted in as the new chair of Waikato Regional Council, after a majority of councillors backed the removal of Tamahere dairy farmer Russ Rimmington from the top spot in a meeting held yesterday.

Federated Farmers are joining the fight against Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs), saying they are unnecessary and inflexible.