Farmers are warning that the Government’s proposed reforms to the Emissions Trading Scheme could accelerate conversion of productive pasture land into forestry.

Meat Industry Association (MIA) chair John Loughlin says despite the fears about the coronavirus, China still needs to eat. 

A 175ha dairy farm in Kohatu, Tapawera, 52km west of Nelson, sold in October 2018 for conversion to a hop garden, is another example of change in land use driving sales of rural property.

Motueka contractor James Lea’s says his new McCormick X6 430 VT drive tractor not only has the traction to go anywhere, it also makes him more efficient.

Farmers are backing a nationwide tour by mental health advocate Mike King.

Questions are being raised about the government’s lack of concern for Southland flood victims.

After travelling around the USA's mid-West, Pioneer forage specialist Ian Williams has five pieces of advice for NZ dairy farmers. 

With many regions experiencing increasingly dry weather, DairyNZ is asking farmers to plan for managing stock through challenging conditions.

OPINION: From weeding and spraying crops to taking care of cattle, digital technology is making its mark on agriculture.

Dealing with mounting financial pressures on farmers is the focus of a new pilot workshop being run by the Dairy Women’s Network (DWN).