Lack of skilled labour is a huge issue for sheep and beef farmers – and the meat industry as a whole.

“Let's just say things aren’t getting any clearer.”

PGG Wrightson (PGW) earnings are down on expectations after a “transformational” 2019.

Waikato Milking Systems will this month exhibit at China’s biggest rural trade show.

Two farms from the North Island east coast and one from Central Hawkes Bay are the finalists in this year’s Ahuwhenua competition for the top Māori sheep and beef farm.

Real pragmatism is needed in Europe to sort out the trade issues on Brexit, says Beef + Lamb NZ chair Andrew Morrison.

The potential for organics in New Zealand is being viewed as huge because of dairy farmer competence and excellent growing and market conditions.

AFFCO’S first shipment of chilled meat landed in China last month and will be swiftly followed by many more, says chairman Sam Lewis.

Rural News machinery editor Mark Daniel took time during a recent whistle-stop European study tour to visit the Royal Welsh Show.

Greater sales volume is critical for Wools of NZ, says chair Mark Shadbolt.