OPINION: The Government has shown once again it does not know the extent of the regulatory burden it is placing on farmers with the upcoming deadline for Freshwater Farm Plans, and councils and farmers are rejecting it.

Clive Paton and Phyll Pattie have a knack of knowing when something feels just right.

National claims that the Government is about to pile up to $100 million of "unnecessary" compliance costs onto farmers because its freshwater regulations are more than a year overdue. National's Agriculture spokesperson Barbara Kuriger had this to say.

National’s agriculture spokespeople Barbara Kuriger and Joseph Mooney have added their voices to the chorus of people asking the Government to delay winter grazing regulations.

Some dairy farmers hit by the devastating floods that hit the top of the South Island last month will have a "really tough year" of recovery, says Charles Fergusson, Fonterra's regional head for Canterbury, Tasman and Marlborough.

The Government is looking into farmer claims that regional councils aren’t ready to implement new intensive winter grazing regulations.

As Marlborough matures as a wine growing region, there's been a shift in approach to crafting its globally renowned Sauvignon Blanc.

An award-winning North Canterbury dairying and beef farming operation has evolved to become a hub of community.

A journey to discover what happens at the molecular level during fermentation has led to a transformative new tool for winemakers.

Chinese dairy giant Yili has launched a multi-billion dollar industrial park in Hohhot, China.