After hearing about problems with the Government’s new freshwater regulations, Tony Cleland organised a meeting between farmer representatives and the Ministers for the Environment and Agriculture.

More revelations about the impracticality of the Governments’ new freshwater regulations debacle have emerged.

One of New Zealand’s smallest wineries is going through huge growth, thanks to its new North American owners.

OPINION: It is hard to fathom exactly what’s going to happen in Southland in light of the impact of the Government’s new freshwater regulations.

An advisory group will be formed to advise the Government on winter grazing rules proposed for Southland.

Some Southland farmers who graze dairy cattle in winter say they will not do it next year.

OPINION: Environment minister David Parker has had a long and tempestuous relationship with the farming sector.

The new National Environment Standard (NES) for Freshwater could derail the progress already made on improving water quality in Canterbury, claim Federated Farmers regional presidents.

OPINION: It could be argued that consultation was a meaningless exercise when the Government asked for submissions last year on its major water reforms.

Former trade minister and National MP, Todd McClay, says it’s a bit late for people to be screaming about the EU's initial free trade offer to NZ on ag.