A mystery disease is reportedly currently ravaging parts of the North Island bee population with reports of up to 80% death rates in some hives.

Fonterra farmers will start the new season with strong cashflow, thanks to an opening forecast with a record midpoint of $8/kgMS.

After months of agitation and meetings around the country, a rural advocacy group has launched what it describes as the "first in a range of actions" to mobilise farmers against unworkable regulations.

The winners of the 2021 Elworthy Award, an environmental accolade for deer farmers, are Grant and Sally Charteris of Forest Road Farm in the Central Hawke’s Bay.

Rural insurer FMG is offering up three tips for farmers and contract milkers to support a successful Moving Day this year.

Several years ago, Strainrite's Southland rep identified a gap in the market for quality multi-wire break feeding products for sheep and beef farmers.

Genetics will play a key role in helping farmers achieve a premium for their milk as part of Fonterra's new Co-operative Difference Payment.

For more than 50 years, the Gallagher team has made the annual pilgrimage to Mystery Creek for Fieldays.

Canterbury based dairy tech firm Onfarm Solutions says it has developed an effective, consistent automated tear spraying system for herringbone dairy sheds.

Waikato Milking Systems is teaming up with Dutch dairy herd management technology maker Nedap to launch two new products.