Strengthening the voice of vegetable growers on "big ticket items" will be the immediate focus of newly formed New Zealand Vegetable Council (NZVeg), says inaugural chair Alison Stewart.

The European Union ramped up its presence at this year's Fieldays.

Moves are underway to create a single organisation to represent the country's beekeepers.

Against all the odds, the primary sector has turned in a stellar performance with export returns for 2026 hitting $64.3 billion - up 6% on the previous year.

Josip Babich made his first barrel of wine in Northland in 1916, aged 20, having immigrated to New Zealand to join his brothers in the gum fields. His grandson David Babich, Chief Executive of Babich Wines, looks back at one of New Zealand's oldest wine stories.

Forestry Minister Todd McClay has today congratulated the winners of the 2026 Growing Native Forests Champions Awards at Fieldays. 

Virginie Le Brun says home base is the greatest strength of her family’s winery, particularly in tough times.

When Philip Gregan joined New Zealand's wine industry in July 1983, he was wondering what he'd like to do for a career.

There's a particular type of winemaker who likes to do things quietly, letting quality do the talking, waiting for the right people to find their wines. Dom Maxwell is one of them.

Long-term exhibitor at Fieldays, AGCO and its Massey Ferguson brand, have several new products on display.