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AI adoption in primary industries is just under 40%, against 50% nationally.

The large irrigators run on 400-volt power and can start without warning.

Vet urges farmers to insure valuable working dogs against injury and loss.

Federated Farmers says the proposed land value tax doesn't reflect farm profitability.

At Pukepoto, it's about using data to set the farm up for future generations.

'If growers cannot make a responsible profit, they will go out of business.'

A big investment in cow comfort is paying off in more ways than one.

Tony and Lisa Dale-Low bought the Horowhenua hydroponics business in 2018.

Janette Buckingham farms around 40 llamas and guanacos, and Gotland sheep, in the Catlins.

The 64-day study measures how much methane each cow emits while feeding.

Kiwifruit growers need 150,000 hives across orchards as spring nears.

China's focus on domestic food production is creating competition for NZ exporters.

'We're very comfortable with where it’s going,' Christopher Luxon said at Fieldays.

Govt unveils $110m in new ag funding at Fieldays, backing innovation and growth.

The five-year project will help India scale its green kiwifruit industry.

'Once again, wool is adding to the bottom line of hardworking New Zealand sheep farmers.'

'It’s really nice to have a busy farm back, fully populated with birds.'

Massey University's Associate Professor Louise Brough on the different types of milk.

Fitting all four feet is a complex process that requires careful handling.

Setback for new research on whether low-emitting bulls pass traits onto milking daughters.

Cameron Hassall and Alice Wilson will help run the 1755-hectare farm.

NZ Winegrowers says 95% of NZ’s $2.1 billion wine export industry is of the white variety.

'We just get inundated with stags and hinds and all sorts.'

Envy apples are grown in over 13 countries and sold in more than 55 markets.

How will Fonterra's farmer-shareholders spend their $400,000 Mainland payments?

It’s the importer of record in the US who will be refunded the tariff, not the exporter.'

Molesworth Station, an iconic high country property, needs a new operator.

ANZ’s Agri Insights report says farm operating costs are now 27% higher than before Covid.

Sir Charles Godfray says climate extremes will make food and climate links undeniable.

Mary McRae’s legacy of distilling lives on at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Distillery.

Clyde Orchards is a family business, started by the Paulin family in 1921.