Electronic identification (EID) systems consist of a transponder, a reader and a data processing unit. Coded signals are sent by radio frequency or infrared light between the components of the system.

New Zealand farmers now have a new weapon in the fight against the noxious velvetleaf weed: the camera on their iPhone.

A review of the school boarding allowance can’t come soon enough for farming families who live many kilometres from their nearest school.

The Irish seem to have a knack for tackling and solving problems with no-nonsense ideas.

The 2015-16 dairying season was a tough year for Westland Milk Products’ shareholders and suppliers, and the company itself, chairman Matt O-Regan says in the cooperative’s annual report released today.

Deep in the heart of Hawke’s Bay lies the country’s oldest winemaking property – Te Mata Estate.

Producing a fine wine takes time. So too has the creation of the inaugural Fine Wines of New Zealand list, announced earlier this year.

Fonterra nominations have closed.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is launching an investigation into Farmwatch footage featuring bobby calves being dropped, dragged and thrown.

International dairy commodity prices have recovered markedly in recent months, as global supply and demand slowly balance, according to Dairy Australia’s latest Situation and Outlook report.