The Government's recent announcement that it wants 90% of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers meeting swimmable water quality standards by 2040 has put the issue back into the limelight.

There is widespread speculation about a contest for the presidency of Federated Farmers at its annual meeting in June.

Fonterra is working with innovation partners whose technology offerings can help farmers manage their businesses better.

Fonterra is maintaining its forecast guidance but with a note of caution on some emerging headwinds, director John Monaghan says.

Westland Milk Products’ (WMP) new chief executive says shareholders in the cooperative feel completely gutted at the performance of the co-op and they have every right to feel that way.

Fonterra chairman John Wilson says overseas milk suppliers could be allowed to own shares in the co-op.

A neighbouring regional council is urging the Waikato Regional Council to reconsider its Healthy Rivers plan.

A nationwide shortage of zinc – the preferred treatment for facial eczema -- is causing concern to dairy farmers in the North Island, especially in Waikato.

Using robots to apply herbicides to kill weeds in vegetable crops would hugely reduce the quantities of chemicals being applied, says a visiting British expert.

A tall grass touted as a multi-purpose wonder plant has proved its worth as a shelterbelt replacement for Canterbury dairy farms, says Lincoln University ecology professor Steve Wratten.