There have long been calls for regulations to control the disposal and reuse of glass by introducing Container Deposit Legislation (CDL).

The merits and costs of farming marginal land or fencing it for reversion or forestry was the topic at a recent field day in Taranaki.

The Hound had a good giggle at the direct approach taken by a South Canterbury farmer in an advert for his next hire.

Food safety is in the news again in Europe after a media release from the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) in the EU in February.

MPI is running a special public information campaign to alert people, especially around ports, to watch for the brown marmorated stink bug.

The South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) are expected to attract over 600 exhibitors.

This week marks a milestone with the kiwifruit industry coming together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Zespri brand.

Farmers are doing their bit to help the Government get 90% of lakes and rivers swimmable by 2040.

Locking ourselves out of the world by being GE-free is “just dumb”, Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Chris Claridge says.

Port Nelson has been a key infrastructure asset for the top of the south for decades but its importance to Marlborough is becoming even more significant, following last year’s 7.8 earthquake.