New Zealand exporters and importers are facing “a perfect storm” as global shipping challenges mount.

China's growing appetite for New Zealand dairy products is showing no signs of abating.

Some good news for sheep and beef farmers; farmgate returns are stabilising, according to ANZ agriculture economist Susan Kilsby.

The 2021 East Coast Farming Expo is a two-day mid-week gathering (February 24-25) 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. 

A new ultra-compact wheeled loader from JCB offers double the power of the current model.

Breeding and genetics are a long-term game and it’s three years from the time we make the choice around which straw or bull to use, until we really know whether it’s been a smart decision. So, it’s understandable that most farmers are thinking ahead when it comes to their breeding.

Massey University student Sophie Ridd is this year’s recipient of Ravensdown’s Hugh Williams Memorial Scholarship.

A Waikato lifestyle block owner has been fined $2,500 for failing to adequately feed 26 cattle and $1,000 for not complying with the requirements of a notice issued by an MPI animal welfare inspector.

The New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) is encouraging food service organisations to donate any bulk surplus food so they can be redistributed to food hubs and vulnerable communities.

Beset by food fads and bad science, butter’s reputation is enjoying a sustained resurgence. Southern Pasture’s new senior vice president and general manager of post farmgate operations Tom Bailey explains why boutique butter is set to boom.