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Showcasing the huge range of new technologies and science that is now available was one of the highlights at last week's National Fieldays.

NZ primary exports are set to reach almost $60 million in the year ended 30 June 2025.

Winter grazing is looming again and the Ministry for Primary Industries says it's going to increase proactive farm visits and provide practical advice for farmers in the lead up to the season.

The primary sector is welcoming the appointment of Dr John Roche as the Prime Minister's new chief science advisor.

A highly experienced agricultural scientist with specialist knowledge of the dairy sector is the Prime Minister's new Chief Science Advisor.

Data from February 2025 shows volumes of bulk wine exports exceeded packaged wine.

The drought in western parts of the North Island is reaching crisis point with many farmers from Northland to Taranaki having to truck in water and feed for their stock at great expense.

OPINION: At last, a serious effort to better connect farmers and scientists.

An initiative by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to connect farmers with scientists is taking off judging by the response at recent regional field days.

Scientists from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) are part of an international team working to develop a low-cost diagnostic tool that could significantly improve food crop production in developing countries.