The CountryFonterra forecast improvesThe milk price of $4.25 per kg remains well below DairyNZ's $5.25 per kg estimate of breakeven.25 May 08:25 PM
DairyDairy farmers not looking for handoutsFarmers want better infrastructure, roads and greater access to broadband, but are not looking for any handouts from the Government in Thursday's Budget.23 May 05:00 PM
DairyKiwi company a finalist in Silicon Valley tech challengeAn innovative Kiwi start-up company has been named as a finalist for a prestigious tech challenge to be held in California's Silicon Valley next month.22 May 10:32 PM
DairyGovt steps in to assist dairy farmersAustralian dairy farmers want the government's help in gaining security around milk prices.20 May 09:32 AM
The CountryCapital Markets: Farmers can look into the futureThe NZX is launching new dairy futures and options contracts as a way to lessen the volatility in milk prices.18 May 04:00 PM
DairyTeen's petition against dairy firmsIt's not only NZ dairy farmers unhappy about farm gate prices.18 May 04:30 AM
The CountryDisease ends orchard and jobsSeven jobs and most of the pears Whanganui people have enjoyed for a decade will be gone next season.17 May 08:41 PM
The CountryGlobal dairy prices rise at auctionDairy prices ended the 2015/6 season on a firm note with the GlobalDairyTrade price index rising by 2.6 per cent at this morning's auction.17 May 06:30 PM
The CountryWe're in a dairy 'super downcycle' says bankDairy prices should start improving 'in the medium term'.17 May 01:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryFonterra shareholders vote on changes next monthFonterra's farmer shareholders will vote next month on whether to accept governance changes to trim the board.16 May 10:15 PM
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
