The government's chief science advisor warns that some scientists in New Zealand use their scientific standing to make claims well beyond available evidence and their own expertise.

Lamb, sheep and deer prices are likely to remain firm, but cow and bull prices could soften, according to the Alliance Group’s projections for the new season.

Vegetable growers will be taking a hit from lost production this year because of the wet weather, says Horticulture NZ’s chief executive Mike Chapman.

Irrigators say they are looking forward to continuing to develop a constructive and productive working relationship with the new government.

South Waikato ginseng producer Maraeroa is now ready to approach potential investors after receiving up to $40,000 funding from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

The red meat sector wants to know what attributes in beef and lamb products are important to key consumers and how it influences their purchase decisions.

Two Marlborough wine companies have done something no other Sauvignon Blanc producer in the world has ever done – achieve a 98-point score in a Decanter Panel Tasting.

Forage maize remains the crop most favoured for feeding cattle in Europe, but over the last 15 years, particularly in Germany, the maize worm or corn borer has become a major pest.

The 2018 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards will be launched next week.

DairyNZ ran a candidate Q&A for its upcoming director elections; three key questions were put to candidates and here are their responses: