Ballance Agri-Nutrients has awarded $60,000 in tertiary study scholarships to seven talented students who have set their sights on careers in the primary industries sector. Read More
Soils are drying out fast around the country, but above the ground it's a different story, with grass and feed supplies looking good in many parts of the country, says dairy industry body DairyNZ. Read More
Two New Zealand farm managers have made it through to the finals of the inaugural Zanda McDonald Award, a trans-Tasman agri-business initiative created by the Platinum Primary Producers (PPP) Group. Read More
Entries are now being accepted in the 2015 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, including the New Zealand Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year, New Zealand Farm Manager of the Year and New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year competitions. Read More
The business plans and personal requirements of small-herd dairy farmers are to be put under the spotlight as part of a survey being organised by Lincoln University. Read More
Wairarapa dairy farmer Jason Christensen is a passionate advocate for sustainable farming, and now he has been recognised for his efforts at the 2014 Greater Wellington Ballance Farm Environment Awards. Read More
A district court judge is warning that farmers polluting waterways can expect higher fines in future to provide greater deterrence as cases "continue to come before the courts”. Read More
Plans have finalised for the 2015 New Zealand Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year, 2015 New Zealand Farm Manager of the Year and 2015 New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year competitions. Read More
Landcorp Farming has recorded a net operating profit of $30 million for the year ended 30 June 2014, up from $13 million from the previous year. Read More