The CountryRise in dirty dairy farms unacceptable, says FonterraAn increase in the number of farmers failing significantly to meet effluent rules is unacceptable, says Fonterra. Significant non-compliance increased by 1 per cent to 16 per cent for the 2009/10 season.17 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryOne arrested after Greenpeace boards shipOne person has been arrested and four remain on a ship which Greenpeace boarded to prevent it from being unloaded in New Plymouth.05 Feb 03:33 AM
The CountryRain a farmer's wish come trueRainfall over the past few days has made a Waikato farmer's "wishes come true", but he warns its effect will not be immediate.19 Dec 09:41 PM
The CountryWaikato, Ruapehu officially in droughtDavid Carter has declared a drought in the Waikato and Ruapehu District, saying recent rainfalls appear to have had little effect on dry pastures.14 Dec 10:52 PM
Rural PropertySales lowest in yearsAuckland is patchy, and elsewhere it's worse. Everywhere, demand is measly in a buyers' market. Bruce Morris reports.12 Dec 04:30 PM
Rural Property<i>Bruce Morris:</i> Time is on your sideIf owning coastal money is your dream, the time could be right to buy, but putting your money in the bank will give a better financial return, says Bruce Morris.12 Dec 04:30 PM
Rural PropertySun, sand...and stressSummer's here and coastal property is back in focus. So how is it going out there at the beach? For the most part, it's looking rather dire, writes Bruce Morris.12 Dec 04:30 PM
Rural PropertyTide's out on capital gainMany coastal areas were not included in our QV tables because sales volumes were so low, explains Bruce Morris.12 Dec 04:30 PM
The CountryLiquid assetsWater is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith<b>*</b> reports.28 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryFarmers may win ETS reprieveNZ farmers are unlikely to be brought into the emissions trading scheme in 2015 unless scientific advances are made in reducing animal emissions and our trading partners make giant strides in pricing carbon.17 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryFourth kiwifruit orchard infectedA fourth orchard in Te Puke has been confirmed with the kiwifruit vine-killing disease PSA. MAF is currently investigating 82 orchards in total.13 Nov 12:17 AM
The CountryBillion-dollar crisis in the orchardIt was just another day at Zespri, until the phone rang and the jaw-dropping news came through.12 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryAlmost third of NZ lakes have poor water quality - reportNick Smith has called for NZ to improve its fresh water management after a report found almost a third of lakes have poor water quality.10 Nov 11:02 PM
The CountryChocolate: Worth its weight in gold?The world could run out of affordable chocolate within 20 years as farmers in West Africa abandon their crops, industry experts claim.08 Nov 12:16 AM
The CountryDairying world gathers in AucklandThe global dairy industry is gathering in Auckland this week for the biggest event in its calendar.07 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryNew plans for South Island cubicle cow farmsThree companies are trying again to secure land use rights for large-scale dairy farming in the Omarama and Ohau regions.04 Oct 04:30 PM
