Scenes of excitement and jubilation broke out as Wi Pere Trust - a large sheep and beef farming operation at Te Karaka, near Gisborne - was named the winner of this year's Ahuwhenua Trophy for the top Māori sheep and beef farm.

Organisers of the recent Hawke’s Bay A&P Show were delighted with the large crowds that came through the gates.

Fraser Tombleson reckons that being part of a focus group for the Hill Country Futures Partnership programme was a good opportunity to express shared problems and concerns.

An innate passion for ag aviation has led to an Aussie born, but essentially Kiwi guy, being named as NZ's Emerging Ag Pilot at the recent NZ Ag Aviation Association conference. The award recognises the individual's commitment to all aspects of his role as pilot - especially safety and commitment to constantly improving systems. Peter Burke reports...

Some dairy farmers hit by the devastating floods that hit the top of the South Island last month will have a "really tough year" of recovery, says Charles Fergusson, Fonterra's regional head for Canterbury, Tasman and Marlborough.

OPINION: It is often said there are three things that regularly impact on farmers, which they cannot control: the Government, interest rates and the weather.

An award-winning North Canterbury dairying and beef farming operation has evolved to become a hub of community.

Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor has classified severe weather that impacted farmers in the Top-of-the-South and the Far North District as a medium-scale adverse event.

The finalists in the 2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for the top Māori sheep and beef farm have been announced.

Around 800 people are getting ready to head to Whangārei for the three-day FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final.