An organic dairy farm just north of Levin has been inundated with water after a stop bank on the Koputaroa steam failed this morning.

The Whanganui District is experiencing its largest flood ever recorded.

Heavy rain, snow and strong winds will continue to take their toll on parts of the country over the weekend, says MetService.

A new policy around the sale of raw milk to consumers will not restrict the volume, but there will be new requirements for farmers.

Synlait Milk is pairing up with US company, Munchkin Inc. in a deal that aims to increase premium earning milk supply opportunities.

Customers of pastoral science company Farmax will get to meet another new face as 28-year-old Victoria Hamlin from Central Hawke’s Bay joins the technical specialist team.

Lincoln University have appointed Dr Alan Renwick as Professor of Agricultural Economics, to further strengthen their teaching and research in this area.

Although the number of horticulture students has increased, it is still not enough to satisfy demands. Now, industry leaders are connecting with Massey University in an effort to grow graduates in the sector.

The original scissor docking iron that started it all for Ted French’s business Te Pari Products “still ranks a prime seller for the company,” says the present-day owner and products sales and marketing director, Jeremy Blampied.

Health and safety reforms on farm are coming, according to consultants OnFarmSafety New Zealand.