"We haven't seen enough, and this is not something we can sell at home, " said Mike Petersen, New Zealand's special trade envoy for agriculture.

Australia's dry spell and a strengthening El Nino are proving a boon for US hamburger lovers.

France's meat and dairy producers halted traffic and blocked tourist sites in several regions to protest low prices.

Weakness in the euro and yen, and the return of Chile to the market after crop-damaging frosts are set to challenge Zespri.

Dairying is one of a number of industries facing a possible labour shortage.

A $16.65m programme to develop new ways to process food could add $250m a year to NZ's export earnings.

After years of gains, the New Zealand dollar is finally in retreat.

Rural rollout will help put an end to the town and country divide, says Vodafone's Russell Stanners.

Whitianga dairy farmer Dirk Sieling sees a strong future in the dairy industry.

Sheep milk products may become a Holy Grail as the agricultural industry continues to diversify, writes Tim McCready.

A disciplined investment and management regime is helping farmers move into the future, writes Graham Turley.

New Zealanders should be presented with all the facts to enable robust discussion on the use of gene editing technologies.

The Primary Growth Partnership is providing the platform for a sustainable, thriving future for the primary industries.

Massey scientists are exploring technology for better farming reports Tamsyn Parker.

Speed of information flows allows customer relationships to grow at unprecedented pace, writes Mike Petersen.

Dairy farmers are being cautioned about spending but urged to weather the storm, writes Glenys Christian.

Farmers have been assured that Silver Fern Farms' plans to raise up to $100m in new equity will not threaten its status as a co-operative.

The Government is kick-starting projects to increase the resilience of the primary sector, says Nathan Guy.

Bio Soil Enhancers Inc is planning to use Auckland as its base for exporting through the Asia-Pacific region.

We should maximise our potential to create real, sustainable value in New Zealand, writes Ian Proudfoot.

Industry leaders are at loggerheads about whether processors are doing enough to add value to meat exports.

Farming profitability at home becomes even more important as competition hots up in the Chinese market, writes Karen Silk.

Managing another era of volatility is a big challenge for our dairy industry, and one that requires a high degree of resilience.

Farm Medix is selling thousands of mastitis diagnostic kits and saving farmers plenty of money around the world.

Three key strategic disciplines will create more product value, writes Hamish Gow.

Challenges faced by a major meat industry player of a previous era in pursuing its branded strategy will sound familiar.

Jamie Gray reviews the roller-coaster year in the primary sector where horticulture, beef and wine have been shining lights.

Some farmers need to get better at budgeting to weather the slow-down in dairying, says David McCall of DairyNZ.

Experts expect New Zealand farmers to be among the first wave of businesses to benefit from the internet-of-things.

It may seem an uphill task but CEO Wayne McNee tells Tamsyn Parker he is pursuing a growth strategy.