Two Ballance Agri-Nutrients farmer-elected directors are stepping down this year.

DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel says the dairy sector and Fonterra has benefited from John Wilson’s “inspirational leadership” for over 20 years.

Politicians and agribusiness leaders are taking to social media to pay tribute to outgoing Fonterra chairman John Wilson.

Fonterra chairman John Wilson has stood down from his position as he recovers from a recent serious health scare. 

“Falling in love with flavour” is how Angela Clifford ended up in the world of wine.

Shareholders of farm nutrient supplier Ballance Agri-Nutrients will pocket an average rebate of $4,500 this Friday.

An automated RFID heat detection system developed in New Zealand has delivered the best-ever mating result for a Waikato farmer.

A major initiative launched in the Tararua district seeks to reduce nitrate leaching on 135 dairy farms which can’t get consent for their operations. The hope is to achieve this with a single forage – plantain.

Zespri chairman Peter McBride has been awarded horticulture’s premier award, the Bledisloe Cup.

The Government is backing moves to recognise and celebrate outstanding employers in the primary sector.