While not all sibling rivalries come to blows, one headline event at the recent New Zealand Rural Games held in Palmerston North certainly did, when reigning World Champion Jack Jordan was denied the opportunity of defending his world title in Europe later this year, after being beaten by his big brother’s superior axle blows, at the Stihl Timbersports Nationals.

Two major acquisitions in the New Zealand dairy sector were completed this week.

A bull on a freight plane sounds like the start of a joke, but for Ian Bryant, it is a fond memory of days gone by.

Farmers are being offered help to protect themselves and their people while using quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles on farm.

Precision Farming says that its expansion into Australia signals rapidly accelerated connectivity for farmers and growers on both sides of the Tasman when it comes to efficient vehicle management.

OPINION: Rural school buses is a topic I have had a great deal of correspondence on over the last couple of months.

OPINION: Synlait's latest half-year result reveals a serious problem at the heart of the business: its core operations are no longer bringing in enough revenue to cover the cost of production.

OPINION: In 2018, when Fonterra’s board tapped Miles Hurrell to step in as interim chief executive, the co-operative was in the doldrums.

OPINION: Synlait's woes show no sign of ending anytime soon.

Winning four of the big categories at the 2026 New Zealand Cheese Awards feels special, says Meyer Cheese general manager Miel Meyer.