The CountryMPI moves to assure farmers after outbreakMPI is moving to reassure South Island farmers after the outbreak of a cattle disease.01 Aug 03:31 AM
The CountryListen: Butter is still better - Nathan Penny's GDT previewASB Rural Economist looks at what may play out in tonight's Global Dairy Trade Event.01 Aug 02:03 AM
The CountryBeef and Lamb NZ's first independent director 'paid to think' and loving itMelissa Clark-Reynolds is Beef and Lamb New Zealand's first independent director.31 Jul 09:59 PM
The CountryMeat-sector challenges recognisedPoliticians have shown strong support at the Red Meat Sector Conference.31 Jul 03:18 AM
BDBDThe CountryBlue Sky Meats posts $1.9m lossThe meat processor will review its unprofitable beef plant in Gore.30 Jul 11:10 PM
The CountryMPI ramps up cow disease investigationInvestigators will start tracking the movement of cows on the Morven farm.30 Jul 09:12 PM
The CountryKiwifruit growers head to courtKiwifruit growers say MPI could have stopped Psa from establishing in NZ.30 Jul 06:37 PM
Rural businessJeremy Tauri: Pitfalls that can cost businessesIt's hard to imagine how building companies could struggle in the midst of a building boom30 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannDann: Prosperity tethered to farm gateCOMMENT: Cultural gap between rural and urban life grows as we remain economically tied.29 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers aren't climate 'beasts' says MPMPs react to calls for legislated climate change targets.29 Jul 01:46 AM
BDBDThe CountrySilver Fern CEO steps downDean Hamilton will leave at the end of the year. A search is underway for his replacement.28 Jul 09:06 PM
The CountryDisease-affected farm owned by rich listersSouth Canterbury farm at the centre of the outbreak of Mycoplasma bovis has been named.28 Jul 08:39 PM
The CountryRevised dairy forecast good newsOtago dairy farmers have received some good news from Fonterra regarding prices.28 Jul 05:30 AM
OpinionBrian FallowGovt's carbon policy? We're thinking about itCOMMENT: Latest announcement provides little clarity for the environment or for business.27 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryGrowers speak out over avocado theftsThe all-seeing eye of Google Earth helps thieves pin-point likely avocado orchards.27 Jul 05:02 PM
The CountryFront mounting forks fit the billWhen Wayne Fraser of Pahiatua has a job that needs doing, he likes to tackle it himself.27 Jul 05:30 AM
The CountryFonterra in talks with Argentina's SanCorFonterra is in talks with Argentina's SanCor.27 Jul 04:26 AM
The CountryHi-tech tools tap profit from hard hillsRegular high-performer farm endorses the benefits of agri-tech27 Jul 03:20 AM
The CountryChina to buy NZ persimmonsAfter 12 years of negotiations, New Zealand will begin persimmon exports to China27 Jul 02:37 AM
The CountryBureaucratic nightmare to open regional food businessStarting a business based on fermented food was a bureaucratic nightmare for one woman.27 Jul 01:35 AM
The CountryFonterra ups farmgate milk price forecastFonterra has upped its farmgate milk price forecast to $6.75/kg.26 Jul 08:50 PM
BDBDThe CountryRising dairy sales boost trade surplusNew Zealand reported a higher-than-expected monthly trade surplus of $242 million26 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryCommunity doctor sorely needed in PateaOld timers in Patea say they need a real doctor.26 Jul 08:00 AM
The CountryLand of milk gives way to honeyWatershed Rd resident Hans Brink wants to keep production going and the road maintained26 Jul 07:36 AM
The CountryGuy appeals for calm after disease outbreakNathan Guy has appealed for calm after the outbreak of a cattle disease in NZ.26 Jul 05:48 AM
Rural businessRural Focus: Hawke's Bay Winter 2017Click here to read Rural Focus Winter 201726 Jul 03:00 AM
The CountryHavelock North wine gains 'legend' statusBritish wine experts have elevated Te Mata Estate's flagship drop to special status.25 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryRush to contain first instance of cattle diseaseMPI is working with a dairy farmer to contain a disease detected for the first time in NZ.25 Jul 06:58 PM
The CountryThe town with two digital doctor clinicsPatea people can get free health care through Ngāti Ruanui and a tele health team25 Jul 06:30 PM
The CountryImmigration stance change likely to pleaseSouthern employers are likely to welcome immigration policy indicated by the Government25 Jul 05:00 AM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms in good placeSilver Fern Farms chief executive Dean Hamilton says the business is strong.25 Jul 04:30 AM
The CountryInvivo and Norton open about partnershipInvivo says the company hasn't seen Norton promoting the wine on his show.25 Jul 03:15 AM
The CountryBusinesses grateful for help as cleanup work beginsFloodwaters from the heavy rainfall on Friday affected several businesses in Lawrence25 Jul 02:54 AM
