The CountryFonterra picks higher profit, but keeps the cashFonterra says it has lifted its "distributable profit" forecast by 5c for the current 2009-2010 season to between 40c to 50c a share - but isn't going to pass on this increase to its farmers.24 Feb 12:30 AM
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 CountryIndia free trade deal could mean big things for NZ agricultureA free trade deal with the highly protected Indian economy could mean big things for New Zealand agriculture exporters.04 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryResearch leads to possible emissions breakthroughNZ researchers may have discovered a breathrough for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.28 Jan 02:12 AM
The CountryLivestock scheme gets mixed reactionMost industry groups welcomed the Government's announcement today that it will make a livestock tracing scheme compulsory - and pay for it.27 Jan 07:25 AM
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
DairyFonterra's farmers inject $270mFonterra has raised about $270 million from its farmer shareholders.25 Jan 03:00 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
