New Zealanders are being offered a ‘living wage’ of $22.10/hour to pick and pack kiwifruit this season.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the Māori business sector is unrecognised, underappreciated and its potential is only now just starting to be known.

Andrew Morrison says farmers will ultimately have the final say on whether or not a controversial move to increase both Beef+Lamb NZ (BLNZ) and New Zealand Meat Board (NZMB) director fees goes ahead.

Fonterra says there is a genuine understanding among farmer shareholders about the global demand for sustainably produced dairy.

MPI boss Ray Smith says with the advent of the climate change proposals and the new essential fresh water regulations, MPI is gearing itself up to help farmers deal with these matters by getting more staff out into the field.

Alliance Group is investing $16 million in a fully integrated storage and warehouse management system (WMS) for frozen products at its Lorneville plant near Invercargill.

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) say they are joining the fight against Ovarian Cancer.

New Zealand's wool industry might not be sustainable, says the chairman of Campaign for Wool NZ.

An $8-plus milk price for Fonterra farmers this season could be on the cards.

Beef+Lamb NZ directors can expect a grilling at its annual meeting in Invercargill on March 17 over their decision to award themselves a hefty pay rise.