Four New Zealand farmers have been selected as finalists of the inaugural Zimmatic Sustainable Irrigation Awards.

Mark Murphy, the national commercial manager for Rakaia Engineering doesn’t mince his words when it comes to effluent management.

A midlife crisis and the desire for a new challenge were the catalysts for Nathan and Rosie Hughes’ switch to smaller herd dairy farming three years ago.

It's important to know your financials and KPIs but it is just as important to know your environmental footprint and what is driving it, says dairy farmer Jolene Germann.

Pete Smit is one of a growing number of young business-savvy New Zealanders seizing opportunities in the dairy sector.

Favourable weather conditions and best management practices have lifted winter grazing standards in Southland this year, says Federated Farmers.

Boutique milk company Lewis Road Creamery’s latest offering comes with added collagen as consumers increasingly reach for functional foods.

Talks are underway to allow overseas veterinarians into the country and help ease an acute shortage.

Jane Forrest Waghorn speaks to Sophie Preece about an unexpected family business.

Two wool companies, that handle around one-third of NZ’s strong wool clip between them, are looking to join together in an effort to rejuvenate the country’s struggling wool sector.