The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed a fourth fruit fly in Grey Lynn and believes it to be part of the same localised population as previous detections.

According to Agcarm, bee numbers in New Zealand are on the rise and the crop protection industry will work with government and industry to help keep bees healthy.

Two Wanaka students will start the 2015 academic year with a helping hand, after winning the Upper Clutha A&P Society's Agricultural Scholarship.

A guide to what's on at the 2015 Northland Field Days. 

Permanent electric fence power and wireless water level monitoring will be prominent on the Gallagher site at the Northland Field Days.

Indian farm machinery maker Mahindra will show its expanded tractor range, including new offerings at both ends of the power spectrum, says national sales manager Russell Burling.

THE 2015 Northland Field Days will do much for young Northlanders, says committee president Lew Duggan.

A Marlborough vet is urging farmers to treat their dogs as they would any good worker during the mustering season, reports animal remedy firm Zoetis New Zealand.

Research intended to reduce ‘wastage’ in commercial ewe flocks has begun at Massey University. The trial involves two commercial ewe flocks – at least 12,000 animals.

The large grass fire near Christchurch early this month highlights the need to prune or fell trees likely to touch overhead lines in high winds, says Orion chief executive Rob Jamieson.