Climate change, record low farmer confidence and an avalanche of government-sponsored regulations dominated the inaugural Rural Issues Debate in Hamilton earlier this month.

China's slower than expected recovery from Covid-19 and an oversupply of Australian sheep meat is causing problems for NZ sheep farmers.

Dairy farmers will be paying a higher TB differential slaughter levy from next month despite concerns raised by DairyNZ.

The latest beef market report by Rabobank shows a trend that will be of concern to NZ cattle farmers.

Leading figures from major political parties will be grilled on their primary sector policies at the inaugural Rural Issues Debate at Mystery Creek Events Centre on 14 September.

OPINION: Hopefully agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has metaphorically penned his own resignation letter with the release of his government’s agricultural emissions policy.

Alliance says China is key to any stability in the lamb market.

Meat processor and exporter Alliance Group concedes it is facing tough global market conditions with both weaker demand and pricing.

Leading Wairoa farmer and businessman, Fenton Wilson says if ever there was a time to demonstrate the need for NZ to get its roading infrastructure into the 21st century, it's now.

Government moves on an emissions reduction plan for the primary sector has gone down like a lead balloon with a range industry organisations.