The rules on waste disposal by farmers and growers are changing: the traditional options of burning and burying are no longer allowed. 

The number of dairy farms with confirmed infections of Mycoplasma bovis is creeping up as the national milk-sampling programme continues nationwide.

An expert in data management in the meat industry is calling for a fundamental change in the technology used in the NAIT (National Animal Identification and Tracing) system.

Maize is a vital crop that consumes a lot of farmers’ time and money, says DairyNZ.

Christmas and the ensuing holiday season may seem like a long time ago, as we race into February, but for many overseas visitors, the holiday is just beginning.

Provisions to manage Fonterra’s dominant position in New Zealand’s dairy markets will not expire at the end of May.

Fonterra is rolling out its Farm Source farmer advisory initiative in Australia.

Australia's new dairy kingpin is urging co-ops in Europe and New Zealand to rein in milk production and help stamp out price volatility.

Waikato farmer Zach Mounsey (28) has been recognised as a “focused leader”, winning a prestigious New Zealand Young Farmers Excellence Award. 

LIC has launched a satellite-based pasture evaluation service, calling it a giant leap forward for pasture management.