New Zealand farmers may be faced with increasing business challenges, but at least one sector has their back when it comes to collaborating for the greater good of pastoral agriculture in this country.

Farmers in the Tararua District are meeting to decide whether to throw their weight behind a move to oppose the tolling of the new highway linking the Manawatu and their district.

FIL has launched a new online survey to gain valuable insights into the challenges dairy farmers face in meeting their milk quality and mastitis prevention goals.

Fonterra chair Peter McBride warns that the future looks increasingly competitive - both in New Zealand and internationally.

From August each year a special group of 'helpers' descend on Julie and Brian Pirie's farm at Ngatea in the Hauraki Plains.

Alliance Group has announced a proposal to close its Smithfield meat processing plant in Timaru, South Canterbury.

Three New Zealanders took top honours at the fourth annual John Deere Technician of the Year Awards.

As the judges' citation put it, anyone who has been involved in the arable industry for the past 40 years has surely met the man named to the industry's Hall of Fame at the recent Arable Awards, Greendale grower Syd Worsfold.

The sheepmeat sector would be wise to reflect and learn from the present downturn and embrace change needed to deliver stronger and more consistent returns year-on-year, according to Rabobank senior animal proteins analyst Jen Corkran.

OPINION: I must admit I really do enjoy spring. The extra daylight minutes and the warmer temps are very welcome in my world!