Gianina Schwanecke

Thousands of people are flocking to Hamilton's Mystery Creek this week for the largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere, during a boom for farming sectors like dairy, beef and sheep.

Fieldays has been the launching base for $110 million in new funding initiatives for primary industries announced by the government.

Dairy debt has fallen by almost $5 billion since its 2018 peak, with repayments resulting from Fonterra's sale of its Mainland brands yet to be factored in.

Govt unveils $110m in new ag funding at Fieldays, backing innovation and growth.

The prime minister has ruled out any added regulations for virtual fencing technology.

'We're very comfortable with where it’s going,' Christopher Luxon said at Fieldays.

Anthony Clyde, considered the godfather of e-bikes in New Zealand, has created a new electric farmbike that's proving a hit at Fieldays, the Galvbike.

China's focus on domestic food production is creating competition for NZ exporters.

By Gianina Schwanecke of RNZ There's growing competition for beehives as honey prices sweeten again and kiwifruit orchards continue to grow.

Kiwifruit growers need 150,000 hives across orchards as spring nears.