The CountryFonterra holds to $9.1 billion payout forecastDairy giant Fonterra is holding to a forecast payout potentially worth billions as international prices shows signs of strengthening later in the season.20 Aug 01:45 AM
The CountryFonterra holds payout forecast for farmersFonterra has announced it will not be changing its farmer payout forecast, saying world dairy prices should improve later this year.20 Aug 12:15 AM
The CountryChina link to Nats' $200,000The National Party has received $200,000 from a wealthy Chinese NZ couple linked to the Crafar farms bid.19 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy and red meat sectors get $300m boostThe Govt is putting up $144.1m into two initiatives worth $321m over seven years to boost productivity and new products for the dairy and red meat sectors.17 Aug 12:30 AM
The CountryCrafar bidder launches advertising campaignNatural Dairy, the Chinese backed company bidding for the Crafar dairy empire, has turned to newspaper advertising to push its case.17 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryStricken farmers warned of more rainFarmers are working furiously to pump out flooded pastures as they prepare for more rain on top of the weekend's deluge.16 Aug 07:06 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ Farming Systems gets rival offerA rival takeover offer has been launched for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay.16 Aug 12:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryWrightson back in profit, warns tough grind aheadPGG Wrightson, New Zealand's biggest rural services group has returned to profit after impairments in the previous year.12 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryHow fibre will fuel farm of the futureFederated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.10 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryFarming Systems reiterates 'don't sell' to Olam takeoverNZ Farming Systems Uruguay said it disagrees with assertions made by Olam International and urged shareholders not to sell into the takeover offer yet.09 Aug 09:45 PM
The CountryChinese buyers talk up benefitsChinese dairy investors may be media shy, but they have been lobbying politicians and other key players at the highest levels.08 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryRussian wheat crisis may aid NZ farmersRussia last week banned grain exports for the rest of the year after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 per cent of its wheat crop.08 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryNational minister's husband linked to farm bidderOne of the key people behind the Chinese Crafar bid has links with Pansy Wong's husband.05 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountrySheep and beef farms 'on way to extinction'Sheep and beef farming could all but disappear in New Zealand if "structural issues" causing profits to drop are allowed to continue, says Federated Farmers.03 Aug 04:00 PM
The CountryCut dairy risks or suffer, says US expertVolatile dairy prices are here to stay, says dairy one futures expert.01 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryCrafar farms - behind the facadeThe Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms has everything but transparency, finds Karyn Scherer.01 Aug 03:45 PM
