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.

Over 5500 people spent the day on farms around the country on Sunday.

Taranaki farmers will have the opportunity to hear about shifting to autumn calving at DairyNZ’s Farmers’ Forum this week.

A new 15-member winter grazing action group has been announced by agriculture minister Damien O’Connor.

The biggest issue facing organisers of next month’s Northland Field Days is water, says vice president Basil Cole.

New Zealand farmers stand out for their willingness to innovate, says the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef executive director, Ruaraidh Petre.