Warm, wet weather creates perfect conditions for facial eczema (FE) and, given the right conditions, the risk of the disease could persist until May.

ECan has approved a farm environment plan (FEP) template for use by farmers under the new Canterbury Land & Water Regional Plan.

Federated Farmers says a capital gains tax will add unacceptably high costs and complexity.

The Tax Working Group has recommended the Government look at introducing a capital gains tax.

More dairy farmers are opting for artificial breeding (AB), boosting sales for LIC.

Some dairy farmers are overpaying staff because they fear being non-compliant, says Dairy Womens' Network chief executive Jules Benton.

Concerns about the continued spread of wilding pines are coming from both ends of the country.

The apple and pear crop is forecast to increase only modestly this year but it's expected to be top quality.

All eyes will be on the second annual sale of Beltex purebred and crossbred rams at Rangiatea, Mt Somers on March 1.

The ability of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to hear any New Zealand disputes arising out of Brexit could be under threat.