New Zealand wines have notched up a record number of top awards at the prestigious UK-based International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).

A course teaching farmers the basics of computing has attracted investment from the red meat sector.

West Otago farmers Richard and Kerry France waited close to eight years to enter the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA), finally giving it a go last year.

Zespri will host their inaugural Kiwifruit Innovation Symposium on 29 October in Mt Maunganui.

A race is on to launch the first ISOBUS controlled plough at Agritechnica, and it appears German company Lemken is leading by a nose. 

The current world market for self-propelled foragers is about 3000 units annually, of which German specialist Krone holds about 15% (450 units) with its Big X series. 

Canterbury-based independent milk processor Synlait Milk has reported a drop in profit, largely due to decreases in dairy prices.

Farmers are being urged to speak courageously about the reality of their financial problems.

The spring months, as soils warm up, are when the work of fertilising begins.

The Southland winter-spring, with prolonged incessant rain, cold wind and low sunshine hours, have depressed grass growth well below normal.