Misinformation is circulating in some media and on social media regarding the role of food in the potential transmission of the COVID-19 virus, says United Fresh president Jerry Prendergast.

Heavy weekend rain, in the lower eastern half of the North Island, will start to turn things around for farmers who have been facing a desperate situation with drought.

Dr Jenny Webster-Brown will be the new director of the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge.

The outbreak of COVID-19 is weighing on global market sentiment and the 2020 outlook.

Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Manager of the Year winner Stephen Overend needed a little pushing to enter the Dairy Industry Awards.

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.