Monique Steele

By Labour weekend, there were 70 South Island farms affected by disruptions to the virtual, fence-less systems for livestock, mostly in Canterbury, Southland and Otago.

They are coping with power outages, road closures and damaging winds - with all eyes on rising rivers.

However, they remain concerned about the risks posed by glyphosate-based products, the most commonly used herbicide in Aotearoa.

The investment arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has purchased a new kiwifruit orchard in Bay of Plenty.

The iconic South Canterbury fruit company's factory expansion will come to fruition later this year, in efforts to "future-proof" the growing business.

Wattie's New Zealand is further reducing local fruit and vegetable crops, citing an ongoing struggle against cheaper imports.

A new report found irrigated dairy farms are particularly at risk because water supplies are expected to become less reliable in some areas.

It comes amid the release of a new report by genetic technologies opponent, not-for-profit GE-Free NZ which questioned the success and ethics of past trials.

At least three-quarters of bread sold in Aotearoa was made from imported grain, mostly Australian, said FAR, a levy-funded organisation.

Woody biomass from forestry or wood processing can be turned into bioenergy, as alternatives to LPG gas or coal, for example.

The idea was put forward by Jim Ward, the farm's former manager of 24 years, before he resigned abruptly in July.

Waikato and Taranaki lead the gains, while growth in the South Island was more subdued.

The climate change minister is considering whether emissions from international aviation and shipping should be included in the 2050 climate targets.

A new report shows food insecurity affects one in four homes with children in Aotearoa.

Lucrative SunGold kiwifruit may hold the key to unlocking New Zealand residency for wealthy foreigners through the "golden visa".

Local peach growers have been told their fruit will no longer be needed.

An innovative company producing alternative proteins from leafy green plants has signed a new deal with one of Asia's largest importers of food and dairy ingredients. Audio

It's all go in the calving shed, but with tech doing the heavy lifting, dairy farmer Dan Schat has time for a yarn about the cold, the costs, and the season so far.

The Forest Stewardship Council is holding firm on its stance against the use of genetic technologies in forests.

Insurance companies will no longer be able to cover the now harsher fines.

Investors are hoping New Zealand's radiata pine trees can be turned into biochemicals in the hunt for alternatives to plastic.

Pacific leaders are highlighting challenges their workers are facing while working in Aotearoa before returning home - and New Zealand's role to support them.

Farmers could help drive the biogas industry as demand grows for greener alternatives to LPG and fossil fuels.

More than 800 produce companies, growers, regulators and government officials attended the two-day horticulture and RSE conferences in Wellington. Audio

New Zealand's largest mānuka honey producer Comvita is eyeing a company sale, amid challenging times in the global honey sector.