Does agriculture represent the ‘old’ economy or could it form a core part of a new and dynamic one?  As a biotechnologist, a medical doctor and Vice-President of Federated Farmers, I know our biological economy has boundless opportunity.  An opinion piece by Dr William Rolleston, Vice-President of Federated Farmers, Chief Executive of South Pacific Sera and Chairperson of the Ministry of Science and Innovation's Innovation Board.

Australian farmers tackling the issue of global food security - food production assets to overtake mining assets as demand grows.

After examining more than 20,000 genes, a DairyNZ scientist has discovered why some cows are better at getting pregnant than others.

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon's Saikou Sushi-Grade Salmon was named the supreme award winner at the New Zealand Food Awards hosted by Massey University at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland.

A honey manuka smoked leg of ham from a boutique butchery in Canterbury has today been crowned the most tasty, tender and overall best ham in the country in the inaugural 100% New Zealand Ham Competition.

The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust (NZFE) is delighted with the success of its recent Building Dairy Environment Leaders forum.

Seven entrepreneurial wool projects will benefit from a funding boost of more than half a million dollars, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) announced.

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