Meat Industry Association (MIA) chair John Loughlin says despite the fears about the coronavirus, China still needs to eat. 

Lack of skilled labour is a huge issue for sheep and beef farmers – and the meat industry as a whole.

The worsening outbreak of African swine fever throughout Asia and Europe has created a rare opportunity for New Zealand meat producers.

The latest MPI report on the state of NZ agriculture points to another good year ahead.

As we approach another year’s end we again highlight our annual review of 2019 in the primary sector as seen by Rural News’ editorial team.

Despite generally strong commodity prices, farmer confidence remains at near record lows, according to the latest Agri Focus report from ANZ Bank.

Veteran cattleman John McCrory has set a record while easily dominating this year’s NZ Agricultural Show Prime Beef competition.

The urban rural divide is not just a New Zealand issue.

Export lamb and beef prices reached new highs in the September 2019 quarter, while forestry products fell sharply.

A sudden low payout in their first year sharemilking was a shock for Simon and Aimee Player, reports LIC.