The CountryHow fibre will fuel farm of the futureFederated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.10 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryFarming Systems reiterates 'don't sell' to Olam takeoverNZ Farming Systems Uruguay said it disagrees with assertions made by Olam International and urged shareholders not to sell into the takeover offer yet.09 Aug 09:45 PM
The CountryChinese buyers talk up benefitsChinese dairy investors may be media shy, but they have been lobbying politicians and other key players at the highest levels.08 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryNational minister's husband linked to farm bidderOne of the key people behind the Chinese Crafar bid has links with Pansy Wong's husband.05 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryFonterra set to cut payout forecastFonterra has announced it will review its payout forecast for the current 2010/11 year.04 Aug 07:35 AM
The CountryPrices fall 8.3pc in overnight dairy auctionPrices have fallen 8.3 per cent overnight in the latest online dairy auction.03 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountryCut dairy risks or suffer, says US expertVolatile dairy prices are here to stay, says dairy one futures expert.01 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryCrafar farms - behind the facadeThe Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms has everything but transparency, finds Karyn Scherer.01 Aug 03:45 PM
The CountryCrafars appeal dirty dairying convictionsThe High Court has reserved judgment on an appeal by the Crafar dairy farming family against convictions and sentence for dirty dairying.30 Jul 10:02 PM
The CountryChina dairy investor's links revealedA Chinese businessman alleged to be behind ambitious plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in NZ's dairy industry has only recently severed his business links with Jenny Shipley.29 Jul 05:30 PM
DairyIndian activists threaten to burn ship carrying NZ milkProtests in India against imports of New Zealand dairy products have turned ugly.29 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryRecord June trade surplus on higher dairy, forestry exportsNew Zealand recorded a trade surplus of $276 million for the month of June, equivalent to 7.3 per cent of exports.29 Jul 12:00 AM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Fears grow we're selling the golden gooseA Govt admission that fear of a major Chinese land grab in NZ would test the nation's free-market credentials.27 Jul 09:30 PM
The CountryMay Wang owes company $2.5m, court toldA court was told this morning that businesswoman May Wang owes the company Latitude Asia $2.5 million.27 Jul 01:30 AM
The CountryOverseas investment review delayed againThe Government's review of the Overseas Investment Act has been delayed again.27 Jul 01:15 AM
Opinion<i>Tim Mackle:</i> Sustainability key to our growthDr Tim Mackle, chief executive of DairyNZ, warns of the challenges ahead for New Zealand dairying.25 Jul 04:00 PM