Idyllic scenes of cows grazing on lush grass in patchwork meadows amidst rolling hills recalls British dairy farming in the 1800s.

Cows and robots go together: throw in face recognition software (FRS) and it's perfect for their happiness.

Few agricultural scientists in the history of New Zealand have left a greater legacy than the late emeritus professor Colin Holmes who passed away last week.

The Health and Safety at Work Act puts the onus on employers or organisations to ensure employees are safe by identifying any risks they are likely to come across during their working day.

A new programme celebrating and promoting careers in the primary sector has been launched by Prime Minister John Key, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and senior Ministers at National Fieldays.

The 2016 National Fieldays is underway with organisers hoping to bring town and country together in the advancement of agriculture.

Tributes have flowed for emeritus professor Colin Holmes following his death last week.

Two groups committed to the Jersey breed are joining forces and expertise to breed even better cows.

In a province where much of the water comes from bores into the underlying aquifers, a pilot project is now testing the idea of putting water back in.

Reducing the geographic gap between New Zealand and export markets is possible through greater collaboration amongst primary business and logistics partners.