Farmers are happy to play their part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions but the Government has to come to the party.

A new NZ National Standard for Wool has been established, under the New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme (NZFAP).

In a minor coup for the struggling strong wool sector, one of New Zealand's largest furniture manufactures and retailers, Big Save Furniture, has committed to using more strong wool in its products and pay growers a fair price. David Anderson asked managing director Tom McKimm about the move.

New Zealand's strong wool sector is in the doldrums, with record low prices and little hope on the horizon.

While there appears to be a gradual move towards UTV or side by sides, the ATV/quad bike still plays a major mobility role in the New Zealand rural landscape.

The Government is funding a new programme to help farmers' financial risk management skills and prevent business failure.

OPINION: Agricultural organisations are often at the pointy end of criticism.

Dairy Milk supply volumes boosted almost 10% in March 2021 YOY.

Climate change activists, who believe NZ is going to hell in a handcart due to the methane emissions from the country's livestock population, will be delighted to learn that these numbers have fallen dramatically.

Primary sector exporters, take a bow.