Definitive answers on what killed hundreds of cows on swedes in Southland during the winter and early spring are still some way off, leaving growers and dairy farmers facing tough sowing decisions.

HOW MUCH use a lymph test would be in New Zealand is doubtful, says a vet coordinating work on controlling the disease in cattle here.

WHEN RURAL News reviewed the 2011 Honda TRX500, we commented that it was a subtle evolution of the old model, the list of changes being relatively modest.

MASSEY FERGUSON says its new MF 9407S telescopic handler specifically suits farming.

EBOLA IS hitting agricultural activities in affected West Africa countries, raising food security fears.

FARMERS COULD extract 20% more value from their fertiliser spend by using their fertiliser contractors' TracMap TracLink system more effectively, says the company's managing director Colin Brown.

By Rick Powdrell is Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre chairperson

ELEVEN POST-HARVEST operators including one representing five companies have written an open letter to the Prime Minister opposing the $885 million 'The Kiwifruit Claim' class action.

NATHAN GUY has retained the Primary Industries portfolio in Prime Minister John Key's Cabinet reshuffle for the National Government's third term.

THE TRANS Pacific Partnership will be a hot topic when the members of the Five Nations Beef Alliance get together in Texas this week.