As we say farewell to another year it is time again for the annual review of 2017 in the primary sector as seen by the Rural News editorial team.

The recent deal struck between the UK and EU over Brexit is indirectly good news for New Zealand.

The country's second-largest milk processor has revised its forecast milk payout for the season as dairy prices soften.

Labour has scotched its pre-election plans to split up MPI and create stand-alone entities for food safety and biosecurity.

The dramatic spread of cow disease Mycoplasma bovis has alarmed farmers, says Federated Farmers vice-president Andrew Hoggard.

The threat of a big drought is prompting Westpac to contact its farmer clients to see what help they may need.

The Valtra T254 Versu won the coveted Tractor of the Year 2018 (TOTY) and Best Design 2018 awards at Agritechnica 17 last month in Hannover, Germany.

Mycotoxins threaten animal health and producer profits, so identifying and addressing these hidden challenges is important for farmers.

The health and longevity of commercial ram teams is an area where farmers can spend a small amount of time and attention to make a big impact.

Leptospirosis is still severely under-reported, says a researcher of the disease.

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