Irrigating farmers in the Amuri district in North Canterbury are continuing to record improved environmental performance.

Sheep and beef farmers are unhappy with the Government’s proposals to improve freshwater quality around the country.

DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says the dairy sector and our farmers share the same vision communities, Māori and Government have to protect and improve our freshwater resources.

The Government says it is taking action to stop the degradation of waterways and clean up rivers and lakes within a generation.

Many familiar, straightforward items of kit do a good job day in, day out. For example, the Zocon modular rubber scraper from importer Ag-Attachments.

Plant & Food Research’s Vaughn Bell has seen a lot of mealybugs in his time, but even he was stunned to see photos of infestations in Marlborough this past vintage.

Ignore trunk disease at your peril, is the message that came from Mark Sosnowski at the recent NZW Grape Days.

With funding of $10.3 million, the five-year Pinot Noir research programme is already breaking ground in terms of knowledge of this fickle grape and capricious wine.

Shawn Southee’s first-ever contest entry was in the Dairy Business of the Year awards. Jill Galloway talked to him about his lower North Island dairy business win.

Lisa Groen is gradually taking over the reins of the family farm, near Te Aroha, Waikato, ten years on from starting to learn the ropes.