Kiwifruit, not pills, is set to be offered as a cure for people with gastro and laxation problems.

Beef + Lamb NZ's new market development proposals have to go out to affected staff for consultation because it will require some team restructuring, says chairman James Parsons.

When Manawatu dairy farmer Kelly Powell talks about Holstein-Friesian cows you can hear the excitement and passion in her voice.

Michael Stein, Synlait's general manager quality and regulatory, has accepted the role a quality and food safety director, Asia Pacific, with Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition.

The four energies that go into creating terroir are well renowned. They are; geological, climatic, vine and human.

The existing board structure of Beef + Lamb NZ (BLNZ) works well and perceived conflicts of interest over processor-nominated directors is not an issue, claims chairman James Parsons.

Representing a rural area on Auckland's 'super city' council can be "mind boggling" at times, says Auckland councillor Penny Webster.

Trade minister Todd McClay says he's received strong assurances that New Zealand's trade interests will not be adversely affected as a result of the Brexit vote.

New Zealand's largest vertically-integrated grower, packer and exporter of 25% of this country's apples has taken a bold step to scientifically guarantee the integrity of its produce.

While volatility in business is to be expected, many of New Zealand's primary producers have experienced a bumpy ride in recent years.