Agriculture is in a sweet spot, says ASB rural economist Nathan Penny.

Reducing onfarm emissions is a challenge facing all farmers, not just dairy. In fact, it is one of the biggest challenges facing the food producing sector worldwide. 

The dairy industry is full of passionate people -- farmers who take ownership of their problems and want to be recognised for their good work, says Dairy Holdings chief executive Colin Glass.

Favourable market conditions should underpin a second year of broad-based profitability for New Zealand agriculture. 

One of three candidates standing in the upcoming Beef + Lamb NZ directorship election is calling for more governance diversity.

A buoyant local economy should help make this year’s Southern Field Days a big success, says event chairman Logan Evans.

Now operating under a nitrogen cap – with a cap also on stock units -- Mike Barton of Taupo’s Glen Emmreth Farm no longer runs breeding cows.

Dairy farmers buoyed by higher forecast milk payout are spending more on artificial breeding, says LIC.

Red meat export receipts reached a record high for the December quarter of the 2017-18 season.

A young dairy farming couple have increased their equity by at least $500,000 in two-three years on a less-than-ideal Far North farm and despite two years of low dairy payout.