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.

Animal medicines and crop protection lobby group, Agcarm wants the Government to extend its COVID-19 support to the farming community for maintaining essential food supplies.

The New Zealand Veterinary Association has some advice for animal owners amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Zealand’s Young Horticulturist of the Year is once again a viticulturist.

New Zealand olive yields can be more than doubled by using fruit tree management techniques instead of more traditional methods.

The Organic Products Bill has passed its first reading with full support from all political parties.

South Canterbury milk processor Oceania Dairy Ltd is issuing measures to keep staff well and the factory running in the face of rising demand from China.

Independent milk processor Synlait says Covid-19 has so far had no impact on its financial performance, however the processor remains greatly concerned.