The company behind a fledgling milk plant at Otorohanga in Waikato is focusing on specialised protein for its stage one development.

Former Fonterra director Donna Smit's six-year tenure on the board can be best described as a game of three halves.

OPINION: As agriculture continues its march into the digital age - where farmers, paddocks, machines and inputs are all interconnected - one must wonder whether an individual or organisation could wreak havoc if they broke into operating systems.

In a move that was always expected, well-known German grassland machinery brand Fella will soon be history in all countries around the world.

Given that any fruit crop needs good logistics for getting ripe crops to the packhouse, efficient transport systems are a must.

A year down the track after joining forces with Primary Wool Co-operative, Wools of New Zealand (WNZ) describes the merger as a success.

A new product is set to offer an alternative to plastic trays and pots used by nurseries and gardeners each year.

Kuhn has introduced the new VB 7100 series balers, aimed at large farmers and contractors looking for a high-performance machine.

In a remarkable turnaround, the United States has in the past year become the major market for NZ chilled sheepmeat, overtaking the UK which has held this position seemingly forever.

While many operators prefer mower/conditioners, German manufacturer Claas suggests than many still want to achieve high daily outputs and knock grass down quickly.