Building premium products is all the rage in the agri-business game with major companies rapidly expanding their profiles in the fast-moving consumer goods and ingredients business to drive more revenue.

The five-man New Zealand dog trial team led by Murray Child, of Maungakaramea in Northland, has regained the Wayleggo Cup by winning both tests against Australia during the Transtasman Challenge at Strathalbyn in South Australia.

Rural real estate experts say there is still a shortage of rural properties being listed for sale and strong buyer inquiry across the country, in spite of the continued fall in international dairy prices.

No surprises to hear David Seymour declare himself to be a jazz fan on TV the other night.

TheFederated Farmers has launched its manifesto. This eagerly-awaited policy paper is an essential read for farmers and politicians. John Donnachie previews it.

Fresh water is this country's greatest natural asset. No one would argue with you there, except in election year.