The CountryIncrease in dirty dairy farms unacceptable, says FonterraAn increase in the number of farmers failing to meet effluent rules is unacceptable, says dairy giant Fonterra.17 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy prices up again - Fonterra auction up 3.9pc The price of milk powder rose to the highest level since Fonterra began its online auctions in July 2008 in last night's auction.15 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryAfter 150 years, family farm is on the marketIn real estate terms, the picturesque Hawkes Bay farm known as Gwavas Station is close to unique.13 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryNatural Dairy pressing ahead with milk export plansThe Chinese company that sparked a fierce national debate last year about foreign investment in farming is ploughing ahead with plans to export millions of cartons of UHT milk from New Zealand to China. 13 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryNew welfare code expected to push up egg price - GovtA new welfare code for layer hens which effectively bans battery cages is expected to push up the price of eggs to consumers.07 Feb 11:34 PM
The CountryThe $47 billion rural hangoverThink it's all good down on the farm? Think again. Property values are plunging, and the crisis could yet hit the cities too, reports Karyn Scherer.06 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryLoan one challenge too manyJanette Walker's farm was soaring in value and the bank was happy to lend - then everything changed.06 Feb 04:30 PM