New Zealand needs to take a multi-pronged approach to dealing with the perceived threat of plant-based food substitutes.

Scientists say although the new rabbit calicivirus is working as expected, farmers are not seeing the knockdown they may have hoped for.

Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones enjoyed a friendly chat with the Irish Ambassador Breandan O Caollai at Fieldays, the pair renewing their friendship made at this year’s Waitangi Day.

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.