If pioneering one of New Zealand's most highly applauded Pinot Noirs is not enough of an achievement, Martinborough winemaker Clive Paton is now clocking up a string of environmental awards for his conservation work.

CRV Ambreed managing director Angus Haslett says the opening of a new bovine semen production and distribution facility in Hamilton marks the start of a new era for the company. 

Federated Farmers believes that if the government made a medium-scale adverse event declaration for some South Island provinces, it would give support to famers, which is more emotional than financial.

The Air New Zealand Wine Awards are now over, the best wines acknowledged and the medals and trophies handed out. As Chair of Judges, Michael Brajkovich MW, acknowledges in his report, the quality across a wide range of varietals was a highlight.

This competition began 12 years ago, although it was then called the “Tri-Nations Wine Competition” with wines from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Chile and Argentina were added to the list a few years ago with the US joining last year.

KIERAN AND Leonie Guiney entered the Dairy Business of the Year competition to prove a point. And at a field day earlier this month they made it.

Delegat’s new winery northwest of Hastings is designed to establish the company’s presence and public face in Hawke’s Bay and to be a showcase for the processes involved in growing and making wine.  

ALL HAWKE'S BAY residents and businesses are being asked to drive their vehicle, whether it is a truck, tractor or excavator, in support of the Ruataniwha water storage scheme in Waipukurau tomorrow.

Vintage 2013 was the largest ever in New Zealand’s history. On the back of some stunning summer and autumn weather, the quality was also high.

DEAN RABBIDGE is the second Grand Finalist to be named in the 2014 ANZ Young Farmer Contest. Rabbidge joins Tasman's Reuben Carter, with five spots still up for grabs.