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A group of journalism students from Massey University's Wellington campus gained an insight into the agribusiness sector last week.

The 11 finalists in the 2016 New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year competition begun a three-day study tour yesterday...

Hogget breeding can increase the number of lambs weaned on a farm each year and increase lifetime performance, but only if done correctly.

The psychological theory of 'self-efficacy' is being used by Massey University agricultural and social scientists to create greater self-belief in hill country farmers.

A warning to dairy farmers: a move to sheep milking is probably not an option.

Can we predict how long a commercial ewe will last in a flock? Does hogget mating affect longevity? And do high-performing ewes die sooner?

Digital dermatitis is the most serious infectious cause of lameness in dairy cattle worldwide.

A new training facility for aspiring dairy farmers and herd and farm managers in the central North Island has its first intake of students.

Farmers need to change their thinking about the value of spreading fertiliser on the hill country, an expert in the field claims.

Organisers of the Central Districts Field Days say the event is ready to launch in 2016, showing the latest in farming trends, agricultural developments and rural innovation.