Farmer David Hunt has spoken out about his battle with mental illness in a bid to raise awareness of the warning signs for depression in rural communities.

Maori-controlled, with a Vietnamese connection, one of the country's newest dairy companies does things a little bit differently from the big boys, discovers Jamie Gray.

What are the benefits, if any? And is it inevitable? Two views from opposite sides of the argument from Agram chief executive Graeme Peters and university researcher Professor Jack Heinemann.

Minister 'unaware' of questions on genetic engineering gains.

Non chemical spray innovator sets its sights on overseas markets

Soil and nutrient advice company gets back to the scientific basics to help farmers optimise production.

Millions are being spent creating new grasses but the benefits remain uncertain.

The Soil and Health Association is backing calls by the Green Party for a parliamentary inquiry into failed genetic experiments on animals.

Redback spiders could thrive in some areas of NZ, posing a real threat to native wildlife, a scientist says.

The future of wool is bright, thanks to some high-tech fabrics developed by New Zealand scientists, which were put through their paces by eight designers today.

Agricultural scientists say a genetically engineered clover could reduce methane emissions from livestock by 10 per cent.

Genetically modified cows were born with ovaries that grew so large they caused ruptures and killed the animals.

Scientists have been given permission to put human genes into goats, sheep and cows for the next 20 years.

A 100gm serving of NZ lamb consumed in Britain carries a carbon "cost" equivalent to nearly 2kg of carbon dioxide, new research shows.