OPINION: Soil organic matter was a hot topic for environmentalists, ecologists and primary producers in 2020.

NZ agriculture is set for what looks likely to be a generally profitable season in 2020/21, with most sectors seeing average to above-average pricing, manageable cost inflation, and production holding up well.

The 2021 East Coast Farming Expo is a two-day mid-week gathering 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. It’s a chance for farmers to talk one-one-one with industry innovators and leaders and has become a key go-to for the region’s farmers, as well as attracting some from further afield.

New Zealand's ag sector is “travelling astoundingly well” amid global turbulence and is poised for a profitable 2021, according to Rabobank’s outlook for the coming year.

A new methane inhibitor showing promising results overseas is now being trialed in New Zealand with the backing of Fonterra.

Farmers aren't being acknowledged by the Government on their work done on sustainability and ACT MP Mark Cameron wants to change that over the next three years.

The UK has been warned that it must prove its trade credentials if it wants to be a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Don't rule out another lift in Fonterra’s milk price with global dairy prices on a roll, say commentators.

One issue that has been picked out of the Climate Change Commission report is a reference to reducing stock numbers by 15%.

A year-long trial has shown that it’s possible to produce a beef patty sustainably across the supply chain in New Zealand.