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.

Up until now, we have covered what some of the experts see the New Zealand wine industry looking like by the time this magazine reaches its 200th issue. But what of the next generation of industry stalwarts?

More entrepreneurial spirit is needed in the New Zealand agri-food sector, says meat industry pioneer Sir Graeme Harrison.

Hope for better lamb prices this season appear to be evaporating quicker than a summer shower.

North Otago farmer and candidate for the Farmlands board Chris Dennison says the time is over for excuses about the rural co-op’s poor performances.

Six businesses are competing in three categories this year at the Enterprising Rural Women Awards (ERWA).