A Federated Farmers survey shows the rural sector is plagued by thieves, rustlers and poachers but not enough farmers are reporting their losses.

The new Rural Woman NZ (RWNZ) national president is Fiona Gower from Port Waikato.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is a shield shaped insect native to Asia, which is rapidly expanding its distribution throughout the northern hemisphere.

With NIWA signalling warm, wet conditions across the North Island over December, farmers are being encouraged to take preventive measures against facial eczema (FE).

The Zespri Board last night approved plans for a new office building on its current site in Mount Maunganui.

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) welcomes the New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority (HEA) Amendment Bill passed late yesterday, says chief executive Mike Chapman.

Inland Revenue (IRD) is not one for acknowledging the holiday season.

The voters have spoken – twice!

Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the people in Marlborough and North Canterbury after the series of earthquake that have hit those regions recently.

It is coming up to that time of the year when grape pricing contracts are being considered.