The CountryProbe launched into Chinese Crafar farm buyThe woman behind Natural Dairy's $1.5b purchase offer for Crafar farms, currently under investigation, has struck out over media coverage of the bid.07 May 05:04 AM
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 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 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
Rural PropertyProperty glut creating 'buyers' market'Sellers appear to be in denial over asking prices with a glut of new homes on the property market strong favouring buyers, says realestate.co.nz.31 Mar 10:20 PM
The CountryCourt charges may not bar foreign farm ownershipFailed business dealings and pending court charges may not preclude a foreign purchase of NZ dairy farms.29 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryChinese would bring innovation to NZ dairy industry - lawyerThe Chinese-owned company wanting to buy the balance of the Crafar farms would be the first vertically integrated dairy business in NZ.25 Mar 04:20 AM
The CountryWorsening pollution audit 'completely unacceptable' says FonterraNew Zealand's dairy farms are getting dirtier - not cleaner, according to new research released today.18 Mar 06:35 AM