Regenerative Agriculture (RA) is presently a hot topic of discussion.

OPINION: Towards the end of February, we were hit with media coverage of a new report linking colorectal cancer and high nitrate drinking water in New Zealand.

Strong demand and limited cattle supplies saw cattle prices rise across most major cattle producing countries. 

Rural services company PGG Wrightson’s (PGW) net profit leapt 41% in the first half of the current financial year to $18m – up from $12.8m for the same time last year.

Carpet maker Cavalier Corporation says its revised strategy to trade in only woolen carpets is paying dividends.

Eleven young New Zealanders have been awarded scholarships from the meat sector to help fund their tertiary education.

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.