Sharemilkers and equity partners Ralph and Fleur Tompsett are Canterbury/North Otago’s Share Farmer of the Year.

OPINION: The updated US Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule for “grass-fed” or “pasture-fed” milk or meat is very restrictive.

Amidst the coronavirus upheaval, one thing is certain – agriculture will see our economy through.

Federated Farmers remains sceptical that Overseer can become a valid regulatory tool.

Jack Raharuhi is the 2020 Zanda McDonald Award winner.

Government support for farmers and growers affected by drought has been expanded and extended across the country.

A farm with five or fewer staff and observing social distancing among workers need not register as an essential business.

Primary sector export returns will take a $1.3 billion hit from COVID-19, but there is some good news.

Fonterra farmers are happy with the co-op’s solid turnaround in performance, says Shareholders Council chairman James Barron.

Protecting farmers and key workers in the rural sector must now be a high priority as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic start to hit this country.