The Central Otago wine industry may have “dodged a bullet” with a record long and severe early season October frost, says acting Central Otago Winegrowers Association chairman James Dicey.

Twelve months after its official launch, the New Zealand Women in Wine Initiative has been reaping benefits, which is why NZ Winegrower is dedicating the Personality of the Year to New Zealand’s wine women.

Following the Kaikoura earthquake two years ago, the people impact was the greatest priority for the Pernod Ricard Winemakers’ management team.

The Strategic Review of New Zealand Winegrowers, undertaken by PricewaterhouseCoopers has been released.

The first phase of the New Zealand Winegrowers’ PwC strategic review suggested a revamp of the way the industry celebrates success.

DairyNZ says it supports the Waikato Regional Council monitoring and increasing their focus on high-risk farms.

Independent milk processor Synlait has signed up its first Waikato dairy farmers.

Fonterra has appointed Mike Cronin as managing director cooperative affairs.

NAIT says its online system is set to be enhanced by an interactive map to help users accurately define a NAIT location.

Farmers are reported to have joined a Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) Action Group at Rangiwahia to upskill the people in their businesses and boost their profitability.