From tasting the world’s hottest chilis to analysing grapevine phenology, Ghouse Peera has long been fascinated with plants.

Ill thrift is a term used to describe when stock grow at a slower growth rate than expected, given their feed allocation.

When the 8th generation Toyota Hilux arrived in late 2015, it was a major departure from the Hilux of old.

Meat co-op Alliance Group announced an underlying profit of $27.4 million for 2020. Adjusted for one-off events, the annual profit result was $7.5 million before tax.

Dr Trish Fraser, a soil scientist at Plant & Food Research, has won the 2020 Women of Influence Award (Rural Category).

Dannevirke dairy farmer Tania Cresswell manages her parents’ 55ha dairy farm at Papatawa, milking 160 predominately Holstein Friesian cows.

High-performing farmers are front-footing challenges facing the sheep and beef sector and adapting their businesses, according to new research by the Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP).

Following its announcement earlier this year of quitting synthetics and only using 100% NZ wool, carpet manufacturer Cavalier Bremworth has now also changed its name.

Former Fonterra chairman John Monaghan says the co-operative’s capital structure isn’t broken, but needs tweaking to ensure it remains fit for the future.

The dairy industry is humming with strong pasture growth, thanks to a kind winter and a mild spring.