A $17 million robotics project will trial human assist prototypes in New Zealand vineyards this winter, as well as a virtual reality system to train pruners.

An autonomous vineyard tractor developed in Marlborough is a "game changer" for the wine industry, says Pernod Ricard Winemakers' Transformation Director Alex Kahl.

Canterbury based dairy tech firm Onfarm Solutions says it has developed an effective, consistent automated tear spraying system for herringbone dairy sheds.

Rural Women New Zealand recently appointed Gabrielle O'Brient as its new chief executive.

The farmer co-operative says it is committed to educating and upskilling the next generation of leaders in the agricultural industry.

The winner of the 2021 Ahuwhenua trophy, announced this week, will be getting valuable new insights into their dairy herd's health, efficiency and productivity.

Ever found an unusual insect out in the vineyard and not known what it was, or what to do?

The livestock trading industry in New Zealand is stronger than ever thanks to the innovation and resilience which came to the fore during the pandemic, according to an industry veteran.

Pouarua Farms is the largest, single dairy platform in the Hauraki region and it can also lay claim to be one of the best Maori dairy farms in the country.

Dean Nikora is a successful dairy farmer and former winner of the prestigious Ahuwhenua Award for the top Maori dairy farmer of the year.