The basic reason for Fieldays hasn't changed in its nearly 50 year history: getting willing buyers in front of enthusiastic sellers and enticing them with the hint of a bargain or two.

Contractors are working at pace to convert 53% of Lincoln University's Ashley Dene farm into a world-leading dairy research farm, in time for milking in late July.

Fieldays 2016 has come and gone, and the weather was kind – cool mornings and a little seasonal Waikato fog.

Trade Minister Todd McClay says he is seeking meetings with trade ministers from the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to discuss the UK's decision to leave the EU.

Good turnout and positivity among Southland dairy farmers at the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) belied the industry's tough times, say the event organisers.

A UK expert has warned that less-than-ideal onfarm biosecurity in NZ could lead to a more widespread outbreak in the event of a serious animal disease epidemic here.

Environment Canterbury is promising stricter action against irrigators flouting their water consent conditions.

Farmer co-op LIC has to win over a sceptical shareholder base before opening its automation business to outside investors.

New Zealand's world leading apple industry is putting a call out to school leavers and graduates across the country to come share in its success.

Federated Farmers Dairy Chairman Andrew Hoggard addressed the Federated Farmers Dairy Industry Group this morning. Here's what he had to say.