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OPINION: According to news reports, possibly the world’s biggest nerd – Microsoft founder Bill Gates – now owns the most farmland of anyone in the United States.

OPINION: Climate Change Commission chair Rod Carr’s foolish and ham-fisted comment comparing NZ’s farming sector to the country’s defunct whaling industry was an appalling way for him to kick off the consultation period of his organisation’s draft carbon emissions budget.

Set for another profitable year

Rabobank estimates a rise in Chinese milk production for 2021.

NZ agriculture is set for what looks likely to be a generally profitable season in 2020/21, with most sectors seeing average to above-average pricing, manageable cost inflation, and production holding up well.

East Coast Farm Expo set to go

Live to Will co-founder Elle Perriam is one of the star guest speakers at the fast-approaching 2021 East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa. Photo Supplied.

The 2021 East Coast Farming Expo is a two-day mid-week gathering for sheep and beef producers with a focus on farming smarter. It’s held annually at the Wairoa A&P Showgrounds and includes exhibits, outdoor demonstrations and seminars. It’s a chance for farmers to talk one-one-one with industry innovators and leaders and has become a key go-to for the region’s farmers, as well as attracting some from further afield.

Kiwi research on infant milk powder colour goes global

Wintec science student Rehana Ponnal's research has been published in the International Dairy Journal.

A Wintec science student Rehana Ponnal has had research published in the International Dairy Journal late last year, a big accomplishment for an undergraduate student.

Ag outlook positive but risks abound - report

Rabobank’s Emma Higgins says amidst significant global turbulence, NZ agricultural producers are poised to enjoy a fifth consecutive year of general profitability in 2021.

New Zealand's ag sector is “travelling astoundingly well” amid global turbulence and is poised for a profitable 2021, according to Rabobank’s outlook for the coming year.

Rural vet crisis deepens

Julie South believes there is no immediate solution to the problem without bringing overseas vets into the country.

Calls are being made for the Government to declare veterinarians as critical workers to help solve the current rural vet shortage.

Local methane inhibitor trial underway

Jeremy Hill says Fonterra wants to see how Bovaer could work in NZ cows that are predominantly grass fed.

A new methane inhibitor showing promising results overseas is now being trialed in New Zealand with the backing of Fonterra.

Something for NZ to celebrate

National’s agriculture spokesman David Bennett says this research needs to be part of future government policy and decision making.

National's agriculture spokesman David Bennett says the Government should take note of new research confirming the New Zealand dairy industry’s low carbon emission profile.

MP promises to ACT on farmers' behalf

ACT agriculture spokesman Mark Cameron believes the farming community has been let down over the years by both Labour and National.

Farmers aren't being acknowledged by the Government on their work done on sustainability and ACT MP Mark Cameron wants to change that over the next three years.