Fonterra's forecast cash payout for this season will put another $3.5 billion into rural economies, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.

Sheep and beef farmers are welcoming an additional $18 million in funding for biosecurity.

Bold colours, oversized suits and permed hair were all popular in 1987.

Synlait has appointed Antony Moess as its new general manager manufacturing. He will start in his new role mid-July.

In two weeks the supreme winner of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards will be named at a ceremony in Invercargill.

Last month marked the one year anniversary since the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 was enacted.

Nothing annoys me more than dogs barking nonstop in kennels.

A Mid-Canterbury couple in only their second season milking their own herd have won top Share Farmers of the Year 2017.

Confidence precedes investment, so if farmers are confident in the future and the information they are getting, they will invest, says Beef + Lamb NZ chairman James Parsons.

On Friday the winner of the Ahuwhenua Trophy for the top Maori sheep and beef farm will be named at a gala awards dinner in Whangarei.