Land and water remain the key constraints to growth in horticultural production, HortNZ has told the Productivity Commission.

Silver Fern Farms (SFF) chairman Rob Hewett has dismissed claims that the newly merged meat company is about to start a bidding war for new season lambs.

You wonder how the marketing people in the motor industry come up with new model names.

Origin Green, a scheme that verifies the sustainability of Ireland’s food and drink production, now has 100% of the country’s dairy farmers and 90% of beef farmers signed up to its extensive auditing.

Many tractor manufacturers are talking about autonomous operation, most going about it by modifying existing products.

Getting the best bang for buck out of fertiliser – while protecting economic and environmental bottom lines – is a key balancing act for farmers.

Canterbury's water quality looks set to continue dominating the Canterbury Regional Council’s deliberations.

The environmental benefits of Canterbury’s Central Plains Water irrigation scheme are already evident as the scheme progresses into stage two, says chief executive Derek Crombie.

New research by the University of Auckland shows that 12% more kiwi kids are meeting recommended daily dairy consumption guidelines.

Climate change Minister Paula Bennett has ruled out bringing agriculture under the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) within the next few years.