OPINION: Wet and wild winter weather can place increased pressure on the banks of waterways, increasing the risk of them being eroded. This can harm water quality and disrupt ecosystems that support biodiversity and water quality.

OPINION: Farmers should be relieved that the Government is consulting on the changes it has made on the freshwater farm plans.

Made in New Zealand is a feature that looks at the wealth of design and manufacturing ability we have in New Zealand, producing productive and cost-effective products for the agricultural sector. This week we take a closer look at Waikato Milking Systems, catching up with Jane Burton, head of global marketing.

Canterbury farmers Bruce and Susan Turpie love doing things differently on their 500ha farm.

Farmers supplying milk to Taupo-based dairy company Miraka continue to excel when it comes to on-farm practices.

Fonterra's Stirling plant in Otago is to become coal-free by August next year.

The Far North Council is being praised by ACT primary industries spokesman and Ruawai farmer Mark Cameron for dropping the contentious Significant Natural Areas (SNAs) mapping policy.

Farmer co-operative LIC has reported increased revenue and profit in their end of financial year results published last month.

Buller dairy farmers hit by the recent floods are facing a critical situation as they try to get their damaged farms ready to cope with calving which starts in a couple of weeks.

In its fourth year, Organic Wine Week is happening during the Spring Equinox, from 20 to 26 September 2021.