The rise and rise of horticulture is prompting MPI to reconfigure its operations.

South Canterbury grower Tony Howey and his wife Afsaneh plan to build up their ViBERi brand blackcurrant business on their 70ha certified organic farm on the outskirts of Pleasant Point.

Farmers NZ-wide are being urged to lift their biosecurity – particularly on overseas travel and visitors – after a possible outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) was mooted in the Philippines earlier this month.

Farmer groups are backing Government proposals to prevent productive land from falling to housing development.

A controversial taskforce appointed by Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor to look into winter grazing practices will make its first report by end of this week.

Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell will provide “a bit of colour” around divestments and reducing costs across the business on Sept 12, says chair John Monaghan.

John Deere's updated line-up of 6R Series tractors (110-250hp) includes the 6110R, 6120R, 6130R, 6145R, 6155R, 6175R, 6195R, 6215R, 6230R and 6250R.

Could these be your new favourite boots?

In its first test in 2015 the eighth generation Toyota Hilux gained a 5-star ANCAP rating.

Two new machines from John Deere increase their offering in the grass harvesting sector.

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