Entering the Greater Wellington Ballance Farm Environment Awards was a valuable exercise for South Wairarapa viticulture business, Palliser Estate Wines of Martinborough Ltd.

New frozen embryo technology could revolutionise dairy breeding techniques in Australia.

New hydrofan washdown nozzles launched four months ago are selling in numbers exceeding expectations, says Peter Reid, director of Numedic.

The first litres of Waikato-farmed milk are flowing through Fonterra’s newest high-efficiency milk powder plant, as the world’s joint-largest dryer comes online in the South Waikato.

Most dairy farmers are good at growing and harvesting pasture.

For Wilfred van Beek, getting the basics right in a simple grass-fed system has led to successful herd reproduction and repeatability.

The Commerce Commission has released its final report on Fonterra’s base milk price calculation for the 2015/16 dairy season.

Dairy Womens Network (DWN) fills many gaps for women in rural areas, including providing a social network and upgrading their skills, says chief executive Zelda de Villiers.

The cooperative business model has stood the test of time and thrives worldwide; New Zealand is an outstanding example of its enduring success.

With 66% of Kiwis now buying organic food, prospects for organic producers look ever more promising, comments real estate firm Bayleys.