AgribusinessTaihape farmer banned from owning animalsMPI officers found dying and emaciated ewes on William Chase's farm.06 May 11:25 PM
AgribusinessNZ export earnings at all-time high as China trade boomsRecord export earnings provide an economic bright spot against slowing domestic growth.26 Apr 02:20 AM
AgribusinessFarmers shocked as MPI steps up M. bovis programmeLobby group says timing could not be worse.24 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessChinese e-commerce giant JD.com partners with NZ horticulture firmsJD.com has partnered with two New Zealand horticulture firms.22 Apr 04:00 AM
AgribusinessExpo 2020: NZ's $53m push at world's biggest networking eventMore than 37,000 workers are building Expo 2020 where NZ is among 190 countries.19 Apr 03:00 AM
AgribusinessNZ timber exporter Sequal signs big Saudi dealThe deal was signed in November and would move to its next level this year.09 Apr 07:15 AM
Agribusiness'We've done nothing wrong': Police freeze $11m assets in alleged tax fraudJoint probe with IRD alleges a $16m GST fraud over four years.05 Apr 08:10 PM
AgribusinessCredit squeeze making loans cheaper but harder to getRates might be low but tougher lending criteria is putting the squeeze on business.04 Apr 03:55 AM
AgribusinessUdderly ingenious: 'Cow toilets' to cut ammonia emissionsThe system from a Dutch company was developed as a solution for ammonia reduction.02 Apr 06:25 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Hats off to a farmer who tells it like it isHosking: Comments are colourful and not PC but they're not all that inaccurate.27 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessAutomation comes to Hawke's Bay's apple industryIn a world first, T&G orchard are harvesting some of their apples using a robot.26 Mar 08:17 PM
AgribusinessCapital Gains Tax: What it means for farmersA feature of farming is typically lower returns but high asset values.25 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessHang on, is that a plain speaking interim report?Fonterra's new leaders are devoid of gloss.21 Mar 08:34 PM
AgribusinessFonterra tipped to sell more assetsThe dairy giant releases its half-year result tomorrow.19 Mar 02:29 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Dairy to rescue as property boom economy faltersCOMMENT: As risks around domestic economy grow, export prices once again come to rescue.16 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessSilence of the lambs: Why are farmers quiet on CGT?Farmers called it a "mangy dog", but so far they're quiet on capital gains tax threat.08 Mar 07:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's farmers are in for higher milk prices this weekPrices firmed, albeit slightly, for the sixth time in a row.24 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessSmall Business: Growing oysters faster in moulds a 'game changer'Kaeo-based Shaun Gregory talks designing a shellfish mould to grow oysters in.24 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessA2 milk set for bumper profitEarnings driven mostly by A2 Milk's success in China's infant formula market.17 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessExplainer: Why NZ can't afford to mess with ChinaChina and NZ's relationship has been of mutual benefit since it signed FTA in 2008.15 Feb 04:56 AM
AgribusinessNZ Made campaign rolls out 'New Zealand grown' labelsGreen stickers will be seen on supermarket shelves in the next few months.14 Feb 07:25 PM
AgribusinessQueenstown entrepreneur launches world first deer milk beauty productThe protein-rich milk is attracting interest from scientists.08 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy product prices rally, led by milk powderDairy product prices rose at the Global Dairy Trade auction.06 Feb 06:57 PM
AgribusinessOtago farmers increasingly adopting 'fertigation'The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.02 Feb 09:32 PM
AgribusinessFormer Fonterra chairman John Wilson diesJohn Wilson chaired the company during some of its most volatile times28 Jan 06:19 AM
AgribusinessThe Govt has a get-out clause in its $10m loan contract to WestlandThe co-op has confirmed it has entered into talks with a 'number of interested parties'.24 Jan 01:21 AM
AgribusinessOpinion: Government has role to play in finding horticulture workersOPINION: Horticulture needs nimble thinking from Govt, says National's Lawrence Yule.19 Jan 11:20 PM
AgribusinessMilk production running ahead of forecast - FonterraFonterra says milk production is running ahead of forecast.16 Jan 02:30 AM
AgribusinessFonterra sells Farm Source Livestock to CarrfieldsFonterra is to sell its Farm Source livestock division.09 Jan 03:10 AM
AgribusinessBright outlook for radiata pine earningsBuilt-in colour could be the next big export and interior decor thing for New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
AgribusinessThe big numbers NZ's economists will be watching this yearLeading Kiwi economists reveal the stats they'll be watching in 2019.04 Jan 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFarm education provider Taratahi placed in liquidationDeclining student numbers add to Taratahi's financial and operational pressures.20 Dec 01:15 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNgāi Tahu backs out of Agria deal, takes direct stake in WrightsonNgāi Tahu has taken direct ownership of 27.4 million Wrightson shares.16 Dec 11:52 PM
AgribusinessCanada's marijuana industry so hot it's importing workersJob openings in the sector have tripled in the last year.03 Dec 05:56 PM