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

Can agriculture save the world before destroying it, asks Steven Carden.

Investment, innovation and hard work may be wasted if we head in the wrong direction, says Damien O'Connor.

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

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.

Gene-mappers say the information they are producing could add $300m to the dairy industry. Tamsyn Parker reports.

Innovation on the farm is alive and well, reports Graham Skellern.

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.

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.

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.

Technology firm Xero is moving in and providing online support for farmers, writes Bill Bennett.

There may just be a ray of sunshine among the gloom of falling milk prices, writes Glenys Christian.

Updated figures next month will show how much milk supply has moved away from Fonterra since its formation.

Landcorp boss Steven Carden is taking a two-pronged approach to developing and building on NZ's largest corporate farmer.

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.

The sale of Lochinver station to Chinese interests spearheaded by Shanghai Pengxin reignited concerns about farm sales to foreigners during the election campaign.

Tumbling dairy prices dragged ANZ's commodity price index 7.4 per cent lower last month and a stronger New Zealand dollar amplified the decline.