Australian farmers who have already embraced regenerative farming are much more profitable than conventional farmers, says soil microbiologist Dr Walter Jehne.

DairyNZ's Rob Brazendale says the drought situation is quite serious in some parts of the lower North Island area.

Farming families across Canterbury are the ones at most risk of the health effects of nitrates in their drinking water, says Canterbury medical officer of health Alistair Humphrey.

Both policymakers and scientists are struggling to deal with the issues of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, says an expert.

The country's second-largest dairy processor says its supply chain is being managed tightly around the Covid-19 outbreak.

Covid-19 is forecast to strip more than $1.3 billion dollars off New Zealand’s primary exports in the coming year, including $390 million off dairy exports.

All of the three Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists have had remarkable pathways to success with all three having been converted from their original use.

A dairy farming couple who have achieved a 48% reduction in nitrogen leaching have been named the Canterbury Supreme Winners in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Communities, Damien O’Connor on the importance of field days.

Manawatu District Council Mayor, Helen Worboys says the district is very proud to host the Central Districts Field Days because the region sees itself as the agritech hub of NZ.