OPINION: We may now be into the third decade of the 21st century, but unfortunately much of NZ’s rural broadband and mobile coverage remains at third world levels.

Innes Moffat says he is optimistic for exports of venison in 2021.

Consumers are flocking back to dairy products as Covid shines the light on health and wellness, says Tom Bailey, the new senior vice president for Southern Pastures.

The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) has jumped on the regen ag bandwagon and launched what it claims is the world’s first “regenerative wool platform”.

Rural people should be getting the same level of connectivity in terms of broadband and mobile coverage as the people who live in urban areas.

New Zealand exporters and importers are facing “a perfect storm” as global shipping challenges mount.

China's growing appetite for New Zealand dairy products is showing no signs of abating.

Some good news for sheep and beef farmers; farmgate returns are stabilising, according to ANZ agriculture economist Susan Kilsby.

The 2021 East Coast Farming Expo is a two-day mid-week gathering (February 24-25) for sheep and beef producers with a focus on farming smarter. It’s held annually at the Wairoa A&P Showgrounds and includes exhibits, outdoor demonstrations and seminars. 

A new ultra-compact wheeled loader from JCB offers double the power of the current model.