The CountryJanuary farm sales collapse to 46, lowest in 7 yearsOnly 7 dairy farms were sold last month, says the Real Estate Institute, with total farm sales slumping more than a third to just 46.16 Feb 11:00 PM
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 CountryFarmers warn of pylon standoffsA farmers' group in the Waikato has given warning that an $824m pylon project due to start next month may lead to standoffs with Transpower.26 Jan 03:00 PM
OpinionDoes Transpower need stronger powers to ensure access to network infrastructure?25 Jan 09:59 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 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