A year on and the problems created by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle has largely dropped off the radar of media and politicians.

The red meat sector is welcoming the start of trade negotiations between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Incoming Silver Fern Farms chair and King Country farmer Anna Nelson wants the future of farming and rural communities to be thriving, healthy and happy.

A new report shows farm employers across the dairy, sheep and beef, and arable sectors have continued to invest strongly in one of their greatest assets – their staff.

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Hopes of NZ sheepmeat prices picking up anytime soon in the country's key export market of China looks highly unlikely.

Lack of progress in repairing the stretch of State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier is angering Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.

Free workshops are being offered around the country to help farmers take more ownership of their farm business finances.

An initial trial of an app, funded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, has demonstrated significant results in reducing drench inputs during a small-scale study.

A change of government and the possibility of better markets prices has lifted farmer confidence, but it still remains fragile.