The CountryKPMG at Fieldays: More effort needed to meet water goalsKPMG is drawing attention to water treatment at Fieldays with a new agriculture agenda.18 Jun 04:30 AM
The CountryMPI report: Farm exports growingFarms have been showing strong growth this year, according to an MPI report.18 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryFieldays speakers believe farm life settling downMany sectors of the primary industry are coming together, says Bruce Wills.17 Jun 07:00 PM
The CountryParts of missing container foundThe Napier Port retrieved parts of the second shipping container yesterday afternoon17 Jun 06:00 PM
Rural businessJeremy Tauri: Manage your credit card debt in comfortAre your credit card balances getting a bit uncomfortable? Jeremy Tauri writes.17 Jun 04:00 PM
The CountryBiofuel partly powers Cathay Pacific flight from AirbusAirlines experiment with alternative fuels but hydrocarbons are proving hard to replace.17 Jun 04:02 AM
The CountryCashflow better but uncertainty wobbles for farmersDairy farming cashflows are better but uncertainty underpins the relief, says ANZ.17 Jun 02:58 AM
The CountryGrumpy Old Men deliver schools a surpriseGrumpy Old Men handing out $500 vouchers to all schools around Whanganui.15 Jun 07:00 PM
The CountryHastings farm infected with M. bovisConcerns now for farms bordering the infected property.15 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountrySkincare made from kiwifruit putting Bay on the mapHellen Faulkner started her HZP+Co skincare business two years ago.15 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryTop quality bull brings in big bucks at Maraetotara saleA top quality bull sold for a record-breaking sum at a recent Hawke's Bay sale.15 Jun 03:09 AM
The CountryBLNZ consulting farmers on need for higher leviesBeef + Lamb New Zealand wants farmers to pay higher levies to fund its programmes.15 Jun 03:01 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Carbon cuts we can bank onSetting goals, removing politics — Zero Carbon Bill is like the Reserve Bank Act.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFormer Fonterra chairman backs John WilsonSir Henry van der Heyden says John Wilson has done a good job.14 Jun 07:59 AM
The CountryWinston Peters agrees with Shane Jones over FonterraPeters says because of losses he agrees Fonterra heads should roll, starting at the top.14 Jun 05:26 AM
The CountrySeeing red: Zespri red kiwifruit about two years awayZespri says its red kiwifruit wowed in Singapore but two years away from the supermarket.14 Jun 05:02 AM
The CountryFocus: Winston Peters' fiery message for NZ businessDeputy Prime Minister Winston Peters talks about his relationship with the business community and sets out his plans for when he replaces Jacinda Ardern as Acting Prime Minister.Watch14 Jun 04:00 AM
The CountryFocus: Want to see the coolest inventions from Fieldays 2018?Fieldays Innovations Centre houses the inventions that will shape NZ farming for years to come.Watch14 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryArdern responds to Jones' call for Fonterra chair to resignNZ First MP's view not Government policy, says PM.14 Jun 01:53 AM
The CountryWhy Shane Jones' Fonterra outburst could backfireFonterra farmers at Fieldays have mixed opinions on Shane Jones attack on their chairman.14 Jun 12:18 AM
The CountryFonterra's milk price calculation higher than marketThe Commerce Commission is concerned about the way Fonterra prices its milk.13 Jun 09:17 PM
The CountryFieldays 2018: Business picks up after wet startExhibitors report that business was going well with hopes for good turnout today.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Downpour makes for quiet saleBut Monday's saw biggest yarding for that day for some time.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryKirsten's road tripWestern North Island B+LNZ director Kirsten Bryant hits the road with important messages.13 Jun 11:45 AM
The CountryFonterra products earning a premium but will it last?Fonterra powders command premium price but will it last long enough to plump milk price?13 Jun 06:30 AM
The CountryFocus: Peter Gordon dishes up stunning 5-course lunch for Fieldays 50thStar kiwi chef Peter Gordon has dished up a stunning 5-course lunch for more than 200 guests at Fieldays near Hamilton.Watch13 Jun 05:55 AM
The CountryJones: Fonterra chair should 'catch next cab out of town'Minister says company should stop being political and focus on its business.13 Jun 04:38 AM
The CountryFocus: Fieldays looks to the futureFieldays is the southern hemisphere's largest agricultural event and on its 50th birthday has some striking plans to take it into the future.Watch13 Jun 12:52 AM
The CountryZespri's winning streak rolls onThe kiwifruit export marketer continues its winning streak with record harvests, sales.12 Jun 11:19 PM
The CountryHoly guacamole! Avocado price sets new recordsAvocado prices skyrocketed 37 per cent.12 Jun 10:50 PM
The Country'It's traumatising people': Tsunami of logging slash angers farmersTolaga Bay people have had enough of slash. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Jun 09:32 PM
Rural businessFarming: A technology businessYou're never too old to learn about technology on-farm. Alistair White is 92!12 Jun 09:11 PM
The CountryBiosecurity a job for all Kiwis: Fieldays kick-off messageAgriculture Minister says biosecurity the job of all Kiwis, all the time.12 Jun 08:30 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Just add water for a xenophobic political 'scandal'COMMENT: Where's all the hysteria gone from giving away bottled water rights for free?12 Jun 08:01 PM