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 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
BDBDThe CountryTelecom cries foul over rural levy changesTelecom is crying foul over the government's proposed changes to the levy put in place to protect rural customers when the carrier was privatised in the 1990s, saying it will lead to less investment in outlying areas.01 Nov 10:00 PM
The CountryChanges to ETS leave farming sector fumingNew Zealand's largest exporter, Fonterra, says it will receive no protection under planned changes to the emissions trading scheme.20 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryMajor animal welfare issues on Crafar farms, says MAF"Significant animal welfare issues" have been found among the 20,000 cows on the 22 farms owned by the Crafar family, a MAF inquiry says.09 Oct 04:24 AM
The CountryCrafar Farms put into receivership owing NZ$200mNZ's largest family owned dairy business is put into receivership by its banks Westpac, Rabobank and PGG Wrightson Finance.05 Oct 05:48 AM
The CountryCrafar Farms put into receivershipNew Zealand's largest family owned dairy business, Crafar Farms, has been put into receivership, Korda Mentha said in a statement. 05 Oct 03:29 AM
The CountryReceivers come to grips with Crafar problemsReceivers were getting mud on their gumboots yesterday as they came to grips with problems of Crafar Farms.04 Oct 03:00 PM