New Zealand farmer Matt Iremonger has won the highly-regarded Australasian business award for a strategic business plan he developed for a start-up farming enterprise in North Canterbury.

Research shows that cows bred for low urea concentration end up using more nitrogen for milk protein productions.

Remote beehive monitoring company Hivemind is undeterred by a shortfall in a crowdfunding effort to test demand for a hobbyist version of its product.

“This most extraordinary story has got me rocking.”

Amongst the more enjoyable things to see in this world is the enthusiasm and commitment shown by younger members of society to something they believe in.

Shepherds may soon have a new tool to notify them of problems in their flocks.

Independent dairy processor Westland Milk has lifted its forecast milk payout.

Central Otago winegrowers have a new weapon in their campaign to stop the drift of dangerous agri chemicals – a map initiative.

A new technology research institute called Plantech is planned for western Bay of Plenty using the region’s horticulture industry as a testing ground for new technologies and services.

Rural service provider PGG Wrightson, majority owned by Chinese conglomerate Agria, will announce its annual results next week.