DAIRYNZ is rolling out a series of workshops throughout the country over the next two months to help upskill new entrants and senior staff in the industry.

Two businesses that started in backyard sheds showcased their success at the National Agricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek last week.

Low-priced Northland dairy farms are luring buyers seeking bargains, according to Bayleys Real Estate.

New Zealand and Australia will work together to prepare for an unlikely outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in either country.

Zespri and the Government have invested more than $15 million over the past three years in a kiwifruit breeding project that may shape the future of the industry.

A small population of endangered kokako in the Kaimai Mamaku Forest has the potential to become one of the largest in New Zealand.

What has traditionally been problematic terrain on which to graze newly weaned calves has proven no challenge for calves raised on a Rerewhakaaitu dairy farm.

Northland sheep and beef farm returns are forecast to increase to an average profit before tax of $92,900 for the 2013/14 season.

Jamie Luman and his fiancee Ricki Smith are living their dream with highlights streamed on to Facebook.

Farmers in the Bay of Plenty region will be asked to help develop a picture of how rural waste is created and its disposal.