One of the highest numbers of empty cows in recent years could cost the dairy industry more than $20 million next season.

The Forest Owners Association is decrying the latest Kiwis Backing Farmers campaign as "climate change responsibility denial".

New Zealand's red meat exports have taken a big hit as global economic conditions continue to bite.

Analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA) shows New Zealand red meat exports dropped by almost a fifth in February as global economic conditions deteriorated.

China's reopening and changes in Chinese consumer behaviour is expected to provide business opportunities for beef exporters but also generate volatility in global markets.

A candidate for the upcoming Silver Fern Farms Co-operative board elections says the co-op is going to need continued strong governance to handle the challenges facing farmers.

The National Party has announced another farmer as a candidate for this year’s general elections.

While the outlook for global sheepmeat and beef trade is improving, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says it expects farmer profitability to fall sharply due to reduced livestock prices and continued high inflation.

Dairy Commodity markets have traversed softer ground for 2023, and this is now reflected in Fonterra’s new forecast farmgate midpoint of NZ$ 8.50/kgMS.

Greenhouse gas science communicator Dr Frank Mitloehner says the New Zealand Government must work with farmers to achieve climate goals, not against them.