As we emerge from another round of lockdowns that resulted in the cancellation of the Northland Field Days and the NZ Horse of the Year Show, it’s worth remembering that rural communities have a history of dealing with incursions, disasters and diseases, such as the current battle with Mycoplasma bovis.

A former police officer has taken out the 2021 Northland Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmer of the Year title.

It was a clean sweep by women at last night’s Auckland/Hauraki regional dairy awards.

Apple grower and exporter T&G Global is turning to automation to ease labour shortage woes during the harvesting season.

Farmers discovered that there are many ways to protect and enhance mahinga kai and biodiversity values while visiting Waimak Farm in Eyreton recently.

A new flagship science facility for Lincoln University is further proof of its growing world reputation, claims acting vice chancellor Professor Bruce McKenzie.

The machinery demonstrations are a major part of the biennial South Island Agricultural Field Days.

Two New Holland innovations were winners of the 2020 AE50 awards, recognising innovation, engineering advancement and impact on the agricultural, food and biological systems markets.

Organisers of the 2021 South Island Agricultural Field Days are looking forward to celebrating the agricultural sector.

Technology used by farmers to maximise harvest capacity in difficult conditions has earned John Deere’s HDR Cutterbar Draper Series a 2021 AE50 Award.