The CountryEarly payout boost for farmersFonterra says part of forecast final dividend will be moved up to ease low-price pain.16 May 05:00 PM
The CountryInvermay tackling water qualityStaff at AgResearch Invermay are looking at other ways, beyond just fencing off waterways, to help improve water quality on its deer farm.15 May 09:10 PM
The CountryFonterra advised to better informFonterra's milk price signalling needs to "drastically'' improve for its farmers.15 May 09:05 PM
The CountryVenison outlook 'positive'Duncan NZ invested in a second venison processing plant because it was confident about the future of NZ venison, marketing general manager Glenn Tyrrell says.15 May 08:58 PM
The CountryClimate change impact faced head onWarmer winds carry fresh challenges to the major industries of regional New Zealand.12 May 02:24 AM
DairyDairy puts cloud over economyHousing debt got all the attention yesterday, but dairy debt remains near the top list of Reserve Bank of the threats to the economy.11 May 05:00 PM
HorticultureNZ's underground feijoa marketThey may cost $6.50 per kg at the supermarket, but search online and you'll find them selling for $1 per kg.03 May 09:50 PM
BDBDThe CountryGlobal dairy prices fallDairy prices fell at the Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.03 May 05:22 PM
The CountryChina Business: Growing co-operation on agricultureA China-New Zealand joint venture will see exchanges of information and expertise, writes James Penn.03 May 05:00 PM
The CountryWestpac looks to grow rural footprintWestpac aims to boost market share despite stressed proportion of agribusiness portfolio more than doubling.02 May 05:00 PM
The CountryApp saves Health & Safety paperworkOnside has launched an online health and safety app for farmers to make compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 easier.02 May 03:18 AM
The CountryWork safety change generationalWorkSafe New Zealand's Safer Farms programme is working with the rural sector to promote good health and safety practices.02 May 02:54 AM
The CountrySide event chance to connectAttend the South Island Dairy Event 2016 in Invercargill and invest in yourself and your business.02 May 02:44 AM
The CountryReport: Farmers' salaries are growingDry stock farmers' salaries have grown strongly in the past year, according to Federated Farmers and Rabobank's 2015-16 employee remuneration report.02 May 02:33 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: 'Free' water worth more to us than milkCOMMENT: NZ's not going to run short of water any time soon because of a growing taste in China for the stuff.27 Apr 07:49 AM
The CountryHow Canada came to dominate the ginseng worldMystery has enveloped the ginseng industry-the biggest customer for a small Canadian county has disappeared.26 Apr 10:40 PM
Dairy24-hour dairy trading site set to launchGlobal Dairy Trade says it will offer a complementary online trading platform for buyers and sellers looking to deal in smaller volumes from June.26 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyTrust drives A2's China growthNew research has shed light on potential factors driving A2 Milk's stellar sales growth in the booming yet fickle Chinese infant formula trade.26 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyOverworked farmers awarded $22kWorkers weren't allowed time off, including a pregnant woman who was told she'd be laid off if she took maternity leave.25 Apr 11:30 PM
DairyMilk price contract's prospects look goodNZX's milk price contract due for launch next month stands a good chance of success, despite the failure of most futures contracts.24 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryZespri takes more control as 'importer of record'Zespri has been made an "importer of record" in China - giving the kiwifruit marketer more control over its product in what is poised to become its biggest market by volume.21 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryYashili launches formula brand in NZThe Chinese dairy producer will soon be selling infant formula on NZ supermarket shelves.21 Apr 12:20 AM
The CountryUS cows feasting on Romanian cornThe trend towards organic produce means the US is now importing animal feed from Romania.20 Apr 09:12 PM
Dairy'Beacon of hope' for NZ dairy industrySignals that New Zealand could secure a better deal on its Free Trade Agreement with China is a "beacon of hope" for our dairy industry, said the head of an export association.20 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyDairy rise drives up kiwiThe New Zealand dollar surged to a fresh 10-month high above US70c yesterday as dairy prices rose further than expected.20 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyMilk powder prices jump at auctionDairy prices continued to firm at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 3.8 per cent driven mostly by a big gain in whole milk powder prices.19 Apr 08:30 PM
The CountryDepressed milk price brings farm values downLow milk prices continued to weigh on dairy farm prices in the first three months of the year, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of NZ.18 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryFarm prices fall across New ZealandThe median price per hectare is down to $33,897 in the three months to March, according to REINZ figures.18 Apr 02:16 AM
The CountryDairy suppliers leaving FonterraFonterra has continued to lose farmers to its competitors, based on latest production data.17 Apr 05:00 PM
