OPINION: It's hard to tell if any MPs are genuinely representing farming and the rural sector these days.

Happy Valley Nutrition (HVN), the company behind a new $280 million milk plant in South Waikato, says it has secured another supply agreement.

One of the world's largest dairy co-operatives celebrated its 150th birthday this month.

Australia's dairy industry is on track for a slight increase in milk production this season.

Catchment projects need to be farmerled, according to Louise Totman, who coordinates the Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective.

Fonterra's latest sustainability scorecard shows the co-operative making good progress towards its targets.

The number of New Zealand dairy cows mated to sexed semen is set to double this year as farmers look to capitalise on the technology which delivers a 90% chance of producing a female calf.

Two small milk processors are joining forces to develop more niche products for both local and overseas markets.

A fund has been set up to generate carbon credits through growing pine plantations on steep North Island hill country.

Newly-crowned Organic New Zealander of the Year Cathy Tait-Jamieson believes that environmental regulations are here to stay.