Despite the gloom that hangs over the dairy industry at present, the Ministry for Primary Industries is predicting a much brighter future for the primary sector in four years.

Ranked sixth in importance by industry leaders is the need to develop future leaders. 

Elders Primary Wool will change its brand name to CP Wool from September 2015. 

Milk price recovery is more likely in 2016-17 than this season, says Rabobank director of dairy research Hayley Moynihan.

Seasonal produce rich in antioxidants and immune-boosting vitamin C can keep you fighting fit, and able to ward off winter infections, says 5+ A Day.

Villa Maria has appointed Nick Picone as their new chief winemaker, a position that oversees all of the company's winemaking.

Elders Primary Wool is changing its brand name to CP Wool from September 2015.

LIC has launched a new app, which will help farmers keep their cows’ health in-check from a mobile device.

Federated Farmers says the New Zealand meat export industry needs to make up lost ground with a boost to marketing beef and sheepmeat overseas.

This year it is Wellington's turn to host New Zealand Farm Environment Trust's annual Sustainability Showcase.