Federated Farmers president for Rotorua/Taupo region, Alan Wills, says by and large dairy farmers are in good shape.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says an independent study shows Primary Growth Partnerships (PGP) can generate $6.4 billion by 2025.

NZ Young Farmers and Careers New Zealand formally document their relationship and commitment to promoting careers in the primary industry.

Many rural women feel isolated and that they are often wasting their skills and education in the farm environment, says a study.

The dairy sheep industry in New Zealand will be "turbo-charged" by a new $31.39 million Primary Growth Partnership (PGP), the Primary Industries Minister, Nathan Guy, claims.

Landcorp has worked hard to develop its strategy but for two-three years will remain exposed to commodity movements, says chief executive Steven Carden.

Lincoln University could sell or lease some of its farms and shed more staff as it struggles to correct a funding shortfall.

Imagine treating a disease such as diabetes by eating special foods registered as medicines. It's not science fiction.

A change will be made this month to the way body condition score (BCS) records are treated before they enter the animal evaluation (AE) system.

Getting cows in-calf quickly is the key to achieving a good calving pattern, says DairyNZ.