New Zealand's farm and forestry exports are bouncing back in the wake of the global recession, agricultural economists say.

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

The sale of 16 Crafar dairy farms could be enough to cover all of the family's bank debt.

The former head of NZ's biggest private dairy operation is talking to foreign interests in an attempt to trade his way out of debt.

The grocery industry, lest we forget, is basically trench warfare, Tim Morris insists.

The Govt should think carefully when drawing up its new rules for the treatment of pigs, writes Catriona MacLennan.

An MP's bill proposing an increase in maximum sentences for animal cruelty offences has earned Govt support.

Most industry groups welcomed the Government's announcement today that it will make a livestock tracing scheme compulsory - and pay for it.