Two new herds will require further investigation as Hawke’s Bay battles a tuberculosis outbreak.

A global animal health company is welcoming the Government’s discussion paper on the use of agricultural inhibitors.

Half of Canterbury dairy farms aren’t operating profitably, says Ashburton farm consultant Jeremy Savage.

A dairy sector made up of good bosses would make us unstoppable, says Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Chris Lewis.

The Good Boss campaign aims to get farmers talking about what it takes to be a good boss and how they can be even better bosses.

Australian agricultural production is forecast to remain high, despite bushfires and prolonged drought.

A new initiative has been launched to provide up to $6000 worth of independent advice to farmers struggling with farm debt.

Unlike some other exporters, Fonterra’s scheduling, logistics and delivery activities to all markets are largely operating as normal, the cooperative says.

Rain is the magic tonic in the farming community, says Northland based AgFirst consultant Tafi Manjala.

Feed budgeting is the big issue for Southland farmers coming out of the early February floods, according to Ollie Knowles, DairyNZ regional leader for Southland and South Otago.