When you talk to Newlands Whytock about his Holstein Friesian herd, he's like a kid at Christmas. Finally living his dream of owning his own dairy farm, the joy, excitement and gratitude in his voice is unmistakeable.

OPINION: Last week's announcement by the Government to remove a decades-long ban on genetically engineered crops was generally well-received by farming and science communities.

National Rural Support Trust chair Neil Bateup is stepping down next month, after seven years in the role.

"We couldn't do this without our team. They are integral to everything." That's the first thing that Te Awamutu farmers Jayson and Stacey Thompson have to say about their team.

Freshwater plan changes are an urgent issue for farmers, says Federated Farmers' "Advocate of the Year," North Canterbury president Karl Dean.

Recognising how nutrition can limit or optimise the productivity of livestock is crucial to the future of the dairy industry, according to SealesWinslow general manager Grant Jackson.

Marton farmer Simon Nitschke has been named the 2024 Arable Farmer of the Year.

Dairy farmers are set to vote next month on three candidates for two board seats.

Farmers are welcoming the broad scope of a parliamentary inquiry into banking competition.

The global organisation for Jersey breeders has undergone a strategy refresh - spearheaded by new president and the first New Zealander to hold the post, Alison Gibb.