Fonterra farmers have reminded the outspoken Regional Development Minister Shane Jones that the co-op is not a state-owned enterprise.

You would have had to be hiding under a rock for the past 12 months not to have heard about the exponential rise of gin, as an alcoholic beverage of choice.

Having dominated the ute market for the last three years, Ford NZ says it will launch its 2019 Ranger in October.

Lincoln University agri-food marketing expert Dr Nic Lees says NZ needs to make more of being second when it comes to international food ratings.

Milk fever wastes time and massively stresses cows and farmers, says Taranaki farm consultant Pat Poletti.

Hawke's Bay animal health supplier Animal Health Direct is further promoting its mineral tonic for calves launched in 2017.

Rising land costs, fewer available workers and heavy state government regulation are hurting California dairy farmers.

Farmers should not be having nightmares about Mycoplasma bovis, says a technical expert.

DairyNZ says the industry has a vital role to play in helping transition New Zealand to a low-emissions economy.

We have not reached peak milk in New Zealand, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.