Sudesh Kissun

Written by Sudesh Kissun The Government is looking at intervening on behalf of Waikato farmers who face new regulations around agricultural land use while Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms are underway.

Written by Sudesh Kissun Despite near universal optimism in the rural sector, a panel of New Zealand's leading food and agri minds caution that the sector must be intentional about its future path.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants the primary sector pumping and remain on the front foot globally.

Written by Sudesh Kissun Don't worry about it but just be aware - that's the message from Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) director-general Ray Smith as the H5N1 strain of bird flu is found in Australia.

Open Country Dairy will build a new butter plant in Invercargill while expanding Waikato production, strengthening its milk fat processing capabilitie...

Written by Sudesh Kissun Women up and down the country are the glue that hold rural communities together, giving so much to so many, says the inaugural Rural Woman of the year award winner Kate Acland.

Written by Sudesh Kissun China remains New Zealand's biggest market, taking $23 billion of our exports, but it's no longer a commodity story, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Written by Sudesh Kissun South Canterbury farmer Colin Hurst has been elected as the new president of Federated Farmers.

New Federated Farmers president Colin Hurst says he will ensure that farmer voices are heard loud and clear wherever decisions are being made.

Newly appointed Federated Farmers vice president Sandra Faulkner says she is honoured and excited to hold the role.