New Zealand's kiwifruit industry is on alert following reports of a mystery disease that is sweeping through Italian orchards.

Finalists in the inaugural Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower Award 2020 have been told that one of the big challenges is increasing the number of young Māori in leadership roles in the horticultural sector.

Covid-related uncertainty continues to affect global dairy markets but strong demand from China is helping New Zealand farmers.

When she was younger, all Penelope Naish wanted was a job in the city.

John Deere has released new software updates to its Operations Centre and MyOperations App.

Wairarapa sheep farmer Rob Dick is on a mission to reduce his property’s environmental footprint as quickly as possible – and his approach starts with the soil.

Auckland-born and bred Northern region Young Farmer of the Year winner Lisa Kendall reckons because she didn’t grow up on the land she felt a lot of pressure to fit in and be tough when she went into farming.

With spring in the air and soils starting to warm up over the next few weeks, farmers will be preparing to fertilise their paddocks.

OPINION: It's time for some real and fast action around allowing more seasonal workers into the country to help power NZ’s all-important agricultural and horticultural sectors.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on questioning claims about how farmers can achieve resilience and well-being.