The CountrySheep numbers fall, dairy cows reach recordSheep numbers have continued to fall, dairy cow numbers are rising and grain crops increased markedly, latest agricultural production figures show.08 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryIndia free trade deal could mean big things for NZ agricultureA free trade deal with the highly protected Indian economy could mean big things for New Zealand agriculture exporters.04 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryExports down for fourth quarter in a rowExports have fallen for the fourth quarter in a row, but the trends are easing.28 Jan 10:45 PM
DairyFonterra's farmers inject $270mFonterra has raised about $270 million from its farmer shareholders.25 Jan 03:00 PM
The CountryFonterra raises $270 million from its farmersFonterra says around one third of its farmer shareholders have spent $270.7 million buying up new shares in the co-operative.25 Jan 03:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryCarter Holt in $225m dairy farm sell-offCarter Holt Harvey is putting 29 dairy farms on the market, asking $224.5 million in the biggest single offering of farm land seen in NZ.20 Jan 09:45 PM
The CountryAnger rises over 'factory farming'The Govt has discussed intervening on large-scale proposals to farm cows in cubicles, as pressure grows from critics labelling it "factory farming".19 Jan 03:00 PM
The CountryFonterra warns online milk powder buyersFirst it was baby formula - now it appears NZ-sourced Fonterra milk powder is also being sold online in China.19 Jan 01:30 AM
DairyChina sales lead to NZ baby milk rationingNZ supermarkets are rationing baby formula because of fears of a shortage caused by Chinese buyers selling it in bulk to parents back in their homeland.15 Jan 03:00 PM
The CountryFood Safety probes online Chinese baby formula tradeThere is concern that Chinese-New Zealanders are buying thousands of tins of baby milk powder from supermarkets and selling it online.15 Jan 02:30 AM
DairyGovt may consider drought assistanceThe Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.11 Jan 06:30 AM
The CountryDrought moves southDry conditions making life tough for Northland farmers have headed south, with Waikato and eastern Bay of Plenty dairy farmers now feeling the bite of summer.07 Jan 09:48 PM
DairyLost in the meat-eaters' moral maze<I>Independent</I> columnist Amy Jenkins on why she plans to cut down her meat and dairy intake this year.07 Jan 01:45 AM
The CountryFonterra milkpowder prices fallFonterra's whole milkpowder prices have fallen at auction for the first time in six months.05 Jan 07:13 PM
The CountryAgResearch's new farm pushing for cleaner dairyingThe science going on at AgResearch's new farm at Tokanui may help New Zealand's dairy farms run in a more sustainable fashion.29 Dec 11:00 PM
