The man behind New Zealand’s newest agricultural training venture is a local farmer and entrepreneur – with a proven track record in the sector.

The Minister of Agriculture has entered the debate on the actions of the banks labelling them as fair-weather friends.

New Zealand farming leaders are in close contact with their Australian counterparts as bushfires ravage farms across the ditch.

More than a quarter of NZ’s dairy farmers have debt to equity ratios of more than 70%.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says farmers want greater certainty around water issues and he promises they will get this from the coalition government in the coming year.

Dairy industry leader Tony Wilding says he’s absolutely delighted to be rewarded for his work in conservation and education sectors.

One of the architects of Fonterra says he’s very disappointed with the co-op’s performance over the years.

The latest MPI report on the state of NZ agriculture points to another good year ahead.

Davey water treatment’s Acqua system has been a good investment for a Waikato dairy farming family.

Better communication between dairy and beef farmers can strengthen animal traceability and disease management, claims a Bay of Plenty farmer.