A UNIVERSITY of Otago study of the first stages of Varroa infestation and its consequences on bees and viruses in New Zealand will provide important insights for future management of threatened bee populations world-wide.

IMPROVED BROADBAND and cloud software is set to radically enhance farmer's ability to manage their farming business in the next 3-5 years, says farm management software company CRS Software.

With the number of wine shows seeking entries, both in New Zealand and internationally, the choice and what they offer, has become bewildering.

The Babich name goes back to 1916 when a young Josip  released his first wine. The grapes were his own, grown in the far north (Kaikino) personally trod and made, and then sold in a wine shop he opened. 

Hats off to Nelson Winegrowers who in just under a year have gone from deciding to take a closer look at their branding, to being almost ready to launch a new name and look.

“I truly believe that 2013 is the vintage that will firmly put Hawke’s Bay on the international map and am confident that these wines can go up against Bordeaux wines worth much more and come out looking very good,” says Nick Picone, senior Auckland winemaker for Villa Maria.

New Zealand Winegrowers’ commitment to sustainability has been enforced with the news that a new management led hub will be established in Marlborough.

Romeo Bragato – it’s a name that slides off the tongue easily and is as well known in New Zealand as say -  Sauvignon Blanc. 

SYNLAIT MILK expects strong global demand for its lactoferrin to continue since it began commercially producing and selling the milk protein earlier this year.

THE ASB has held its milk price forecast at $5.80kg/MS for the 2014/15 season after a mixed bag in the overnight GDT auction.