The CountryDairy prices up 6.6pc overnightWorld dairy prices have shot higher at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 6.6pc.02 Aug 07:20 PM
The CountryScrutiny a technical issue: ZespriZespri and the Government are batting away suggestions that politics has played any role in increased scrutiny of New Zealand kiwifruit entering China.02 Aug 08:25 AM
The CountryDairyNZ cuts 'breakeven' milk priceCost cutting by farmers had helped to drag down Dairy NZ's break-even price to $5.05 per kg of milk solids from $5.25 previously.02 Aug 01:20 AM
The CountryFonterra's China infant formula sales run aheadFonterra's infant formula sales in China are running ahead of its expectations, chairman John Wilson says.01 Aug 03:19 AM
The CountryFonterra holds milkprice steadyThe dairy giant has stuck with its farmgate milkprice of $4.25.31 Jul 09:05 PM
The CountryFarmer ordered to pay workers $33kA Northland sharemilker has been ordered to pay two labourers nearly $33,000 in wage arrears and lost remuneration.31 Jul 08:40 PM
The CountryASB punts on Fonterra sticking with $4.25 milk priceASB Bank is punting on Fonterra leaving its 2016/7 farmgate milk price forecast unchanged at $4.25 a kg of milk solids.29 Jul 03:35 AM
The CountryNew plant to manage beet qualityHeinz Wattie's is building a $4 million beetroot storage and grading facility the size of a rugby field as it moves to more closely 28 Jul 11:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Tide going out on global tradeCOMMENT: Looking beyond dairy, the picture is one of faltering growth in world trade volumes and mounting protectionism.28 Jul 10:15 PM
The CountryFonterra to update forecastFonterra will update its farmgate milk price and reveal earnings per share forecasts for 2016/17 on Monday.28 Jul 08:55 PM
The CountryFood awards judges like their taste of the BayStallholders from the Tauranga Farmers Market won several awards at this year's Farmers Market New Zealand Food Awards. The local 28 Jul 02:15 AM
The CountryPlans for new $200m dairy plant unveiledA new dairy factory, with 100 new jobs is set to open near Gore this October.28 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountrySweeter tastes for Asian marketNew Zealand's largest organic apple grower, Bostock New Zealand, has been making the most of the sunny Hawke's Bay weather, planting 27 Jul 10:02 PM
The CountryFarmer confidence improves slightly in JulyFarmers' confidence improved a little since January but remains weak, with commodity and farmgate prices the biggest concern,27 Jul 12:30 AM
The CountryBumper kiwifruit crop breaks recordsKiwifruit exports rose $105 million in June this year to reach $331m. The increase was up 47 percent, with goods exports rising $109 26 Jul 12:23 AM
BDBDThe CountryFruit exports jump, led by kiwifruitNew Zealand fruit exports have been the shining star of commodities over the past year.26 Jul 12:14 AM
The CountryCalypso sprayer still at largeA Northland kiwifruit grower is still waiting for information almost a month after posting a $50,000 reward for evidence that could 25 Jul 10:30 PM
The CountryACC poised to invest in Ruataniwha damA number of sources are tipping news soon that ACC will invest in the controversial water storage scheme. Will the NZ Super Fund also invest?25 Jul 08:32 PM
The CountryInjured farmer unable to call for helpAbout 40 households in a remote area of Waikato have been without access to a reliable phone line for weeks.24 Jul 08:46 PM
The CountryDairy downturn drives LIC into the redThe dairy downturn has driven farmer-owned co-operative, Livestock Improvement Corp into the red.20 Jul 11:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryZespri SFO probe bill hits $6.8mZespri International, the kiwifruit marketer, says its total bill for a Serious Fraud Office investigation has now risen to $6.8 million20 Jul 05:06 AM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices mixed in latest auctionA gain in whole milk powder offset a fall for most other products in the latest overnight dairy auction.19 Jul 06:35 PM
The CountryKey hopes to resolve export disputeNZ and Indonesia have taken an important step forward, the PM says, after the two countries agreed to put a multi-million-dollar export dispute behind them.18 Jul 05:22 PM
DairyDairy's drop leads farm prices downFarm prices are on the way down, led by an 18 per cent decline in the dairy sector over the past 12 months.18 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryKey dismisses talk of 'trade war'John Key says China has given no sign that it has concerns with New Zealand, let alone threatened to retaliate against Kiwi exporters.17 Jul 05:40 PM
The CountryGarlic venture takes offWhen Karlos Millanta suffered a work injury which forced him to sell his Wellington abseiling business, he had no idea his new career 14 Jul 01:10 AM
The CountryLamb flap price increasesNew Zealand lamb flap prices rose to their highest level in a year, driven by increased demand from China where the meat is used in 12 Jul 10:24 PM
The CountryJames Cameron promotes NZAvatar director James Cameron starred in a Tourism New Zealand campaign to promote New Zealand in 2016. Video / Tourism New ZealandWatch12 Jul 06:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryAshburton council reneges on water bottling dealThe Ashburton Council has reneged on its deal to sell commercial land to a Chinese company planning to bottle water for export.10 Jul 11:10 PM
BDBDThe CountryPengxin NZ Farm Group CEO resignsAndy Macleod, the chief executive of the Chinese-owned Pengxin New Zealand Farm Group, has resigned.10 Jul 10:15 PM
The CountryManuka offers farmers a sweet futureManuka honey is making a big comeback with plans to develop a $1.2 billion honey industry.08 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryVenison prices hit exportersNew Zealand meat processors are having to pay more to secure supply of local venison to service their overseas contracts as farmers 08 Jul 01:26 AM
The CountryAnimal-spread illness on the riseNorthland farmers and possum trappers are being warned to take care around animals after a spike in cases of leptospirosis. Leptospirosis 07 Jul 08:11 PM
The CountryVenison demand up as local farmers retain breeding stockNZ meat processors are having to pay more to secure supply of local venison to service their overseas contracts as farmers retain their breeding.07 Jul 05:00 PM
