Images provided by Biosecurity New Zealand show the threat wilding pines present.

The velvet market is expected to be reasonably stable during the 2018-19 season.

Consumer-driven markets a focus for red meat and protein markets.

Southland shearing contractors have been ranked No 1 for health and safety for 2017.

The Government's new Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund is open for business.

Gore farmers Mark and Vicki Nicholson, have been farming organically for 14 years.

Dunedin engineering company Scott Technology records an earnings gain.

New Zealand Whisky Co signs deal with Speight's for the basic ingredient for distillation.

Head shepherd Lauren Chittock loves working with her dogs and is also a talented painter.

Three new members have joined the Beef + Lamb NZ Central South Island Farmers Council.

A former road transport manager is the new Southern Dairy Hub farm manager

Macraes Mine emergency response co-ordinator Steve Renton knows the job has its risks.

The distinctive Speckle Park beef breed is becoming increasingly popular for breeding.

Apiculture New Zealand (APINZ) has ''tweaked'' its proposal to introduce a commodity levy.

"They have the pick of the world, of any food that they like and they've come to me."

The New Zealand Century Farm and Station Awards seek nominations.

Blackdale Stud will open its gates to the public on the Southern Texel Breeders field day.

Wet, foggy weather did not deter would be whitebaiters by the Kakanui River.

Ray Mohan always liked the idea of having a farm, and now she's living the dream.

Leonie Guiney says she knows how to solve Fonterra's "reputational issues".

A group of Omaui residents have united to fight the proposed cat ban for their town.

"It's just a tragedy. We are just absolutely stunned. We don't know what to say."

Wildling pines are being culled in the Mackenzie Country.

Bruno Santos is graduating from the University of New England, in Armidale NSW, with a PhD

Coleridge Down Training Farm is home to hands-on hard-yards-style training for youth.

Police confirm there were no survivors in a helicopter crash in Wanaka today.

Horses have played a big part in Lyndon Morris' life for three decades.

Nominations for a national Women In Horticulture leadership group are being sought

Beef production is the focus of a field day on Banks Peninsula later this month.

Amateur cheesemakers will compete in the third annual Amateur Cheesemakers Competition.