The Strategic Review of New Zealand Winegrowers, undertaken by PricewaterhouseCoopers has been released.

The first phase of the New Zealand Winegrowers’ PwC strategic review suggested a revamp of the way the industry celebrates success.

DairyNZ says it supports the Waikato Regional Council monitoring and increasing their focus on high-risk farms.

Independent milk processor Synlait has signed up its first Waikato dairy farmers.

Fonterra has appointed Mike Cronin as managing director cooperative affairs.

NAIT says its online system is set to be enhanced by an interactive map to help users accurately define a NAIT location.

Farmers are reported to have joined a Red Meat Profit Partnership (RMPP) Action Group at Rangiwahia to upskill the people in their businesses and boost their profitability.

Farmers will have to look at their fundamental farming systems if they are to meet future nitrogen leaching limits, claims DairyNZ science manager Dave McCall.

New Zealand's dairy sector is evolving, with the latest data showing a shift to fewer herds and a greater focus on their performance.

As we bid farewell to another year it’s time for the annual review of 2018 in the primary sector as seen by the Rural News editorial team.