The Case IH Optum turned heads at Agritechnica in November last year, where it won the Machine of the Year 2016 Award. The first examples are due here this month.

Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says the long term fundamentals for global dairy remain positive.

Fonterra's new-season forecast farmgate milk price is "conservative" but the co-op expects the market to rebalance within 6-12 months, says Fonterra chairman John Wilson.

The dairy industry is not cashing in on global demand for organic milk products.

Agencies are keeping a close watch on dry conditions and farmer welfare in Hawke's Bay.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council biosecurity staff are warning local landowners to check that machinery is clean and stock are empty before allowing them through their gates this Gypsy Day.

Bob Campbell MW examines whats happening in the New Zealand wine industry.

MPI says about 500 people have attended six public meetings across the country, to express views on proposed changes to animal welfare regulations.

DairyNZ is committed to supporting dairy farmers following the announcement by Fonterra of an opening forecast farmgate milk price of $4.25/kgMS for the 2016-17 season.

Bill Wilson smiles as he looks down on the Waikuku Stream: below him is a superb example of a restored lowland Canterbury stream.