The CountryHow Canada came to dominate the ginseng worldMystery has enveloped the ginseng industry-the biggest customer for a small Canadian county has disappeared.26 Apr 10:40 PM
DairyOverworked farmers awarded $22kWorkers weren't allowed time off, including a pregnant woman who was told she'd be laid off if she took maternity leave.25 Apr 11:30 PM
The CountryUS cows feasting on Romanian cornThe trend towards organic produce means the US is now importing animal feed from Romania.20 Apr 09:12 PM
The CountryFonterra unveils plan to cut board sizeFonterra's first draft of suggested changes to its governance structure recommends the board's size be cut from 13 to 11.13 Apr 11:50 PM
DairyUS-based expert bullish on dairyNZX's planned new milk price futures contract can help bring stability to a dairy sector being hit by low returns, says visiting specialist Brian Rice.11 Apr 05:00 PM
HorticultureApples hot on marketInternational markets are "screaming out" for New Zealand apples.11 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionArancha González: Sustainable farms do business - and goodCOMMENT: Sustainable farming is about doing business while doing good. It is about ensuring decent income and benefits while preserving our environment.07 Apr 05:00 PM
DairyInstitute makes case for independent directors on farm boardsThe Institute of Directors has made a case for adding independent directors to the boards of farming company operations.07 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyDairy prices rise for second time this year"Pleasant surprise" at global dairy auction.05 Apr 06:20 PM
DairyMinister: Dairy prospects soundPrimary Industries Minister Nathan Guy gave a group of Waikato farmers a pep talk yesterday.05 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDDairyCould cash-strapped farmers sell shares?Fonterra could let farmer shareholders sell shares based on annual milk production to reduce debt, analysts say.05 Apr 02:19 AM
DairyFitch Ratings: European milk production to delay price recoveryFitch Ratings said growth in European milk production will further delay a recovery in global milk prices beyond 2016.01 Apr 01:52 AM
BDBDThe CountrySynlait profit jumps on A2 formula salesSynlait expects premium payments to its farmer suppliers to double, mainly on the back of a boom in infant formula sales.30 Mar 10:30 PM
OpinionDamien O'Connor: Dairy crisis not just about farmersFarmers can't be left to shoulder all the blame and all the loss in these times of crisis for the dairy industry, writes Damien O'Connor. It's time for the banks to front up.30 Mar 12:38 AM
OpinionAndrew Grenfell & Conor McElhinney: It's not just dairy farmers strugglingCOMMENT: McGrathNicol business partners Andrew Grenfell and Conor McElhinneyrs talk about the flow-on effects of low dairy prices.24 Mar 09:00 PM
DairyFernbaby formula claim not allowed, MPI saysThe Ministry for Primary Industries says it will take action against baby formula marketer Fernbaby if the company continues to make "therapeutic claims" about its products.24 Mar 02:41 AM
DairyMike's Minute: The positives in farmingWhat's going on in dairy is fully explainable and virtually none of it is anyone's fault in this country. We've been here before with dairy and without a doubt we will be here again.Watch20 Mar 06:50 PM
DairyDairy doldrums hit farm valuesDairy farm values are tumbling, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of NZ.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Dairy'Bank system can handle dairy downturn'However, even the Reserve Bank's best case scenario sees farm prices fall by 20pc, while the worst case scenario would see a fall in land prices of 40pc.16 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryPlan to unleash new rabbit killing virusA new strain of virus that could decrease the number of rabbits by 30 per cent is up for government approval.15 Mar 09:52 PM
The CountryDairy prices fall against expectationsWorld dairy prices went against market expectations and fell 2.9 per cent decline at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Mar 05:50 PM
The CountrySynlait may need new capital investmentThe South Island dairy processor will need to consider investing in expansion given the rapid growth of A2, analysts say.13 Mar 06:47 PM
DairyDairy farming survival of the fittestBank analyst has confidence in the sector's ability to adapt but says that some of those ill-prepared for the downturn will go to the wall.11 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Key faces more colds as farming sneezesIt was an ominous sign when Prime Minister John Key wandered into his weekly post-Cabinet press conference and announced, "I've got a bit of a head cold."10 Mar 12:24 AM
The CountryOrchards facing labour shortage threatLate start to the season means apple growers will face a race against time to have fruit picked, raising concerns about the availability of labour.17 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryLandcorp, Shanghai Pengxin part waysState-owned Landcorp and China's Shanghai Pengxin Group - the company that bought the distressed Crafar farms in 2012 - are about to part company.15 Feb 09:15 PM
The CountryCattle breach escapes penaltyEnvironment Canterbury is standing by its decision not to fine or prosecute Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias and her businessman husband Hugh Fletcher after photos emerged of their cattle drinking out of a North Canterbury lake.10 Feb 04:00 PM
DairyFutures market tips big fall in dairy pricesDairy farmers are bracing themselves for still more falls in product prices at tomorrow's Global Dairy Trade auction.01 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryBeijing seeks to restrict formula brandsAsia's biggest economy looks to limit manufacturers to three labels and impose stricter safety procedures.01 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountrySynlait cuts milk price forecastSynlait Milk has revised its forecast milk price for the 2015 / 2016 season from $5.00 per kilogram to $4.20.31 Jan 09:20 PM
BDBDDairyPressure on dairy farmers to sell upBanks say more heavily indebted New Zealand dairy farmers will be asked to sell up as non-performing loans increase.29 Jan 08:34 PM
