OPINION: Sir Lockwood Smith has clearly and succinctly defined what academic freedom is all about, the boundaries around it and the responsibility that goes with this privilege.

DairyNZ says its plantain programme continues to deliver promising results, with new data confirming that modest levels of plantain in pastures reduce nitrogen leaching, offering farmers a practical, science-backed tool to meet environmental goals.

'Common sense' cuts to government red tape will make it easier for New Zealand to deliver safe food to more markets.

According to the most recent Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, farmer confidence has inched higher, reaching its second highest reading in the last decade.

Balclutha farmer Renae Martin remembers the moment she fell in love with cows.

Academic freedom is a privilege and it's put at risk when people abuse it.

Phoebe Scherer, a technical manager from the Bay of Plenty, has won the 2025 Young Grower of the Year national title.

All eyes are on milk production in New Zealand and its impact on global dairy prices in the coming months.

Claims that some Southland farmers were invoiced up to $4000 for winter grazing compliance checks despite not breaching rules are being rejected by Environment Southland.

Award-winning boutique cheese company, Cranky Goat Ltd has gone into voluntary liquidation.