Federated Farmers President, Dr William Rolleston, says he is thrilled by Katie Milne's selection as a finalist for the 2015 Dairy Woman of the Year Award.

AgResearch scientist Dr Phil Rolston has been awarded the Chinese government's most prestigious science award for his contributions to agriculture in China.

Four women from throughout New Zealand have been selected as Dairy Women's Network 2015 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists.

The 2015 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards continues to attract large numbers of first time entrants to the programme.

Federated Farmers Manawatu-Rangitikei is launching its own Farm Day program to educate the next generation and the urban community.

Seven people were recognized in the New Years Honours for services directly related to agriculture.

For one Bay of Plenty kiwifruit grower, the 2014 season saw just a single tray of fruit loss thanks to the exceptional packing and management of local operator, DMS.

THE NEW Zealand Transport Agency is reminding Canterbury rural property owners of their responsibility to adequately fence their properties to contain livestock after a significant rise in reports of wandering stock.

FEDERATED FARMERS has added its support to Labour MP Stuart Nash's call for an audit of overseas investment in New Zealand.

Former Rural Women national president Liz Evans has been recognised for her services to rural women in the New Year's Honours list.