Water, water everywhere is becoming the catch cry of vineyard owners in Marlborough, given one of the wettest eight-month periods recorded in 30 years.

Sarah Szegota had always planned to combine work with passion, only it was art rather than wine that she planned to work with.

All food producing industries are entering a period of increased consumer awareness.

Johne's disease (JD) is a major production-limiting disease of farmed ruminants worldwide and, after CAE, it is the biggest animal health concern for goat farmers. 

Filling the vat with the best milk you can produce is a financial advantage, says milking liner maker Skellerup.

Westland Milk has secured a $10 million loan from the Government to help build a new plant.

Is New Zealand’s favourite ice cream brand about to change hands?

Has Fonterra's new director Peter McBride just strengthened his case to become the co-op’s next chairman?

Rural life, and agriculture is driven by changing seasons that dictate on-farm tasks and operations and busy times can mean pressure on owners or employees.

Kiwis remain fixated on utes of every shape, size and price, but we wonder whether in the rural sector the clever folk may be looking to diversify into a good van.