Sudesh Kissun

Written by Sudesh Kissun Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has admitted that a scheme bringing workers from Pacific nations to work on orchards has become too hard to navigate but says changes are coming.

Rabobank's 2026 World Dairy Map confirms New Zealand as the top single-country dairy exporter, holding 22.1% of global dairy exports in 2025.

Open Country Dairy says New Zealand's DIRA review must protect fair competition, warning Fonterra still holds close to 80% of the milk market.

Asparagopsis Technologies Limited (ASTEC) has been set up to supply research-grade seaweed for methane mitigation trials from its Bluff facility.

After 50 years supporting NZ's apple sector, Tasman's Mel Ewers has won the NZAPI Outstanding Contribution Award, unaware she was the recipi...

Written by Sudesh Kissun The apple sector is working with the Government to unlock access to two key markets that could bring millions in revenue for apple growers.

PGG Wrightson's FY26 net profit rose 46% to $15.6m as revenue passed $1.1 billion. CEO Stephen Guerin flags weather and confidence as FY27 keys.

State farmer Pamu has delivered its strongest operating result on record.

Political turmoil in Wellington hasn't derailed RMA reform. Federated Farmers says the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill remain on track...

After six years giving farmers a voice in Parliament, ACT MP Mark Cameron is stepping down for health reasons and returning to dairy farming.