Kelvin and Heather McKay say it was a natural progression for them to take out the 2015 West Coast/Top of the South Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year title.

Yoghurt made from buffalo milk and butter from a boutique producer have been named Champions in the 2015 New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards.

Aronui Wines has just celebrated ten years since its first vine plantings at its Whenua Matua vineyard in Upper Moutere, Nelson. 

Three fine, clear days led to healthy enquiries and sales at the 2015 Northland Field Days on February 26 and 28, say the organisers and exhibitors.

Manitou Australia is launching its Gehl R series radial-lift skid loaders ‘down under’, and they are expected to be popular with farmers.

A new magnesium-rich feed blend will help beef farmers defeat hypomagnesaemia (magnesium deficiency) and milk fever (calcium deficiency), says the supplier, BEC Feed Solutions.

Summertime brings its own demands on hard-working King Country dogs that work the hills and valleys for their bosses, day in and day out.

Veterinarians working in agriculture have some major issues on product stewardship looming, says Mark Hosking, managing director of Franklin Vets.

Don't be tempted to give stock a “pick” at parched pastures as soon as they green-up after rain.

Wintering dairy cows may be a useful pasture development tool but once the bulk of the regrassing’s done, sheep and beef can at least match the returns, say award winning North Otago farmers Blair and Jane Smith.