DairyFarmers' economic confidence improvesFarmers' economic confidence improved in the first months of 2010, boosted by sheep and beef prices.28 Apr 03:30 AM
The CountryChinese dairy farm bidder in courtMay Wang, the public face of the Chinese-led bid to buy the Crafar dairy empire, appeared in court this morning.27 Apr 10:15 PM
The CountryFonterra hikes milk price payout - $500m extra for farmersFonterra has announced it is increasing its forecast milk price payout by 40 cents, to $6.10 per kg.27 Apr 03:15 AM
The CountryCrafar Facebook campaign gathers steamAlmost 200 people have thrown their weight behind a Facebook group in support of embattled farmer Allan Crafar.27 Apr 02:30 AM
The CountryCrafar properties could go for $200mThe sale of 16 Crafar dairy farms could be enough to cover all of the family's bank debt.23 Apr 05:03 AM
The CountryCrafar says overseas buyers may bail him outThe former head of NZ's biggest private dairy operation is talking to foreign interests in an attempt to trade his way out of debt.22 Apr 03:59 AM
The Country'Total rubbish' - Crafar rejects receivers' claimsReceivers say the Crafar farms were "in dire straits" when they stepped in last year.21 Apr 03:47 AM
The CountryReceivers preparing to oust CrafarAllan Crafar remains on family land, 11 days after receivers set a deadline for him to leave.20 Apr 04:43 AM
The CountryOverseas interests may grab up NZ farmsThe door is open for overseas investors to capitalise on improving prospects for dairying, warns REINZ.20 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountrySeven days over deadline: Crafar stays putAllan Crafar remains on his family farm in the Waikato, a week after the deadline expired for him to vacate the land.16 Apr 05:35 AM
The Country<i>Audrey Young:</i> The New Zealand "boogey man"Audrey Young speaks to an American dairy farmer and finds that a little understanding could go a long way.14 Apr 08:40 AM
The CountryChinese eye southern dairy farmsChinese-backed interests are reported to also be looking at up to 100 dairy farms in Otago and Southland, plus a factory.14 Apr 04:45 AM
The CountryCrafar says life 'hell' since receivers took over propertyFormer dairy farmer Allan Crafar says he has been living in 'hell' since receivers took over his family company.14 Apr 01:00 AM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Fear-mongering doesn't computeFran O'Sullivan notes a contradiction emerging in the utterings of Fonterra on the one hand, and Federated Farmers on the other.13 Apr 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Fonterra floats Claytons share proposalInvestors over the age of about 35 may remember a non-alcoholic whiskey called Claytons.10 Apr 04:00 PM