The contribution that the primary sector is making to the economic wellbeing of New Zealand is greater than ever.

Dairy company Tatua is showing no signs of easing up in its quest for innovation, writes Brierley Penn.

Off-farm irrigation infrastructure such as dams, canals and pipe distribution networks is a growing sector, and has an important part to play in the New Zealand economy.

The Foodservices HQ sits atop a high-rise building atop a shopping mall in downtown Shanghai.

In the past 12 months we have seen a boom time for the primary industries.

Professor Peter Kemp believes Massey University is critical to the growth of agriculture in NZ.

At the opening of National Fieldays, John Key observed that New Zealand's agriculture sector is becoming very high-tech.

With the world's population tipped to reach nine billion by 2050, global agriculture production is required to increase by 70 per cent to meet the world's increasing demand for food.

Before entering the dairy industry five and a half years ago, Charlie McCaig said that he had never really come within three feet of a cow.

Talk has it that Silver Ferns Farms and Alliance Group - the two companies responsible for more than half the New Zealand meat industry - feud like the Hatfields and McCoys.

New Zealand's oldest dairy company is proving that sustainability initiatives are not only good for the environment but can also make good business sense.

Synlait CEO Dr John Penno reckons New Zealand agricultural exporters must meet the expectations that growing numbers of Asian "Tiger Moms" have for high quality, safe food.

It seems counter-intuitive that a sector representing a quarter of New Zealand's economy is seen as difficult and inaccessible for investment.

Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings expects to unveil the first of the co-operative's major Chinese partnerships later this year.

Alexander Speirs travelled to China to find out what Fonterra is doing to push itself up the value chain.

Christchurch agribusiness company Scales says it is considering an initial public offering and a listing on the NZX.

Water management will play a vital role in New Zealand's agricultural future.

Local producers see a benefit for them as China tightens its rules around infant formula, writes Christopher Adams.

Growing up in urban Wellington, and attending a fairly small private girl's school, was an unusual pathway into the agricultural sector for DairyNZ Scholar, Brigitte Ravera.

Minister looks for results from recipients of PGP scheme funding.

Brierley Penn looks at efforts to collaborate for innovation in the food sector.

Just as the next wave of genetically modified crops is making its way to market overseas, two councils in Northland have announced their intention to impose tighter controls on the technology.

The farming sector needs to help the public understand how important it is, writes Ian Proudfoot.

We need to do more to celebrate our innovative agriculture sector, says Nathan Guy.

The departing director is upbeat about his ministry's role despite testing times writes Nigel Stirling.

Morgan Easton is the third generation in his family to farm in the Waitaki Valley, an area well-known for dry summer conditions, but enhanced by irrigation from New Zealand's third largest river.

Fonterra chief Theo Spierings wants Government buy-in on a national strategy, reports Fran O'Sullivan.