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
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
