OPINION: The agricultural sector plays a critical role in New Zealand's economic health and the lives of everyday Kiwis.

Another year has almost passed us by – again – and it is time for the annual review of 2016 in the primary sector as seen by the Rural News editorial team.

Another year has almost passed us by – again – and it is time for the annual review of 2016 in the primary sector as seen by the Rural News editorial team.

Federated Farmers congratulates outgoing Prime Minister John Key after eight years leading the country, and looks forward to working with Bill English in the top job.

Fonterra chairman John Wilson says former PM John Key was a great supporter and advocate of the dairy industry.

The National Party caucus meets next week to elect a new Prime Minister.

Fonterra has welcomed Prime Minister John Key's announcement at APEC of the launch of China NZ FTA upgrade negotiations.

Prime Minister John Key has announced the launch of negotiations to upgrade the New Zealand - China Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Prime Minister John Key has postponed his trip to Argentina, but intends to travel to Peru later this week to attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting from November 19-20 if circumstances permit.

Experts are echoing the Prime Minister John Key’s concerns about Trans Pacific Partnership under a Trump administration.