The CountryZespri and T&G deal benefiting companiesZespri's decision to team up with NZX-listed T&G to increase sales in Southeast Asia is already bearing fruit says Singapore regional manager, Andrew Common.06 Jul 01:01 AM
The CountrySheep's milk idea earns top honourA Northland student has successfully tackled one of the biggest challenges facing the world - how to produce more nutritious food 06 Jul 12:25 AM
The CountryDairy prices edge lower at GDT auctionInternational dairy prices edged down at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index falling by 0.4 per cent since the previous sale last month.05 Jul 08:55 PM
DairyChina market laps up Miraka milkMilk processing firm Miraka is tripling production to meet a growing thirst for its UHT products in China.05 Jul 12:30 AM
The CountryNZ town struggles with global interestKaitangata, the small NZ town with big international interest, has been forced to halt its cheap property offers.04 Jul 08:11 PM
The CountrySearch for Kiwifruit saboteurNorthland farmer who lost hundreds of thousands in income is offering a $50,000 reward for evidence that leads to a conviction.03 Jul 08:48 PM
The CountryBrexit vote fallout a longer term risk for NZA UK or EU slowdown poses dangers if it ripples to our food markets, says expert.03 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms, Maling extend deadlineSilver Fern Farms and China's Shanghai Maling have agreed to extend the deadline for their joint venture.01 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountrySilver Fern and Shanghai Maling agree to delay dealSilver Fern Farms and Shanghai Maling have agreed in principle to extend the deadline for their joint venture.30 Jun 11:20 PM
HorticultureAsparagus machine inventor wins $4.1m copyright caseA Kiwi inventor has won big damages from the companies and people who copied a component from his machine.29 Jun 12:50 AM
The CountryExporters see tough times aheadDairy, meat and wine industries anticipate toll on sales as British vote strengthens currency and upsets market.28 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'They're elderly, time will sort this out'Turangi residents have been fighting with their local power company for years, with the company alleging the group is fearmongering.27 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyFarmers need to reconsider 'smart level' of debtFarmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says dairy farmers need to ask themselves what a smart level of debt is given the risk profile for the next decade.27 Jun 01:07 AM
BDBDSheep and BeefSheepmeat, tourism may be hardest hit by BrexitNew Zealand's sheepmeat exports and tourists from the UK may be the hardest hit from the Brexit.27 Jun 12:41 AM
Sheep and BeefMeat trade rides on result of EU voteNew Zealand's beef and lamb trade will be affected if Britain decides to leave the European Union, says an industry body.23 Jun 09:30 AM
The CountryWork on family farm ends in disputeA woman working on a farm owned by her father and stepmother was forced to leave after a heated argument.20 Jun 09:11 PM
The CountryTough times prove good for FieldaysNear-record crowds flocked to Fieldays near Hamilton, making it one of the biggest years in the event's history.19 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFonterra's Chinese baby stepsAs the dairy co-op tries to sell infant formula to Chinese parents, it's playing catch-up with competitors who got there first.16 Jun 09:03 PM
HorticultureHow kiwifruit helped the dairy slumpWATCH: Despite the dairy downturn a big lift in kiwifruit and apple exports has boosted agricultural revenue.16 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryThe avocado bandits pushing up pricesBrazen thieves have been targeting avocado growers in the district, with up to a dozen theft complaints to Western Bay police in the past six weeks.15 Jun 08:19 PM
BDBDThe CountryWorld dairy prices steady overnightDairy product prices have held steady at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.15 Jun 08:10 PM
BDBDThe CountryWrightson lifts earnings forecast on strong retailPGG Wrightson raised its earnings guidance, although the rural services firm expects 2017 to be tough.14 Jun 09:30 PM
DairyFieldays arrives amid some painBig buys at annual agricultural event are likely to be lower on the shopping list for some who are hurting, especially dairy farmers.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryTougher rules around bobby calves introducedTougher rules around the treatment of bobby calves will start before the spring calving season, but other measures on food and shelter will be delayed until next year.10 Jun 12:45 AM
DairyNation of Debt: Dairy farmers dig in for winterVery low dairy prices have so far not translated into widespread forced sales of farms, but the coming spring and summer periods will be the acid test for many.07 Jun 05:00 PM
DairyFarmer told to stop selling raw milkAlarm after tuberculosis-positive cow discovered at his farm.05 Jun 08:25 PM
