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 CountryAnger rises over 'factory farming'The Govt has discussed intervening on large-scale proposals to farm cows in cubicles, as pressure grows from critics labelling it "factory farming".19 Jan 03:00 PM
DairyGovt may consider drought assistanceThe Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.11 Jan 06:30 AM
The Country<i>Green Business: </i>Commonsense Organics growing strongOrganic food can now properly be considered an essential rather than a luxury, says the owner of an expanding chain of organic grocery stores.10 Jan 11:30 PM
DairyLost in the meat-eaters' moral maze<I>Independent</I> columnist Amy Jenkins on why she plans to cut down her meat and dairy intake this year.07 Jan 01:45 AM
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
The CountryGovt puts $45m into emissions planA New Zealand-led initiative on cutting greenhouse gases has won widespread support.16 Dec 09:05 PM
The CountryKey dumped from BBC Copenhagen debateJohn Key has been bumped at the last minute from a worldwide televised climate change debate - in favour of Australia's Kevin Rudd.16 Dec 07:30 PM
The CountryHalf of Fonterra's farmers should buy new sharesHalf of Fonterra's farmers are expected to buy the additional shares being offered by from today, says Federated Farmers.06 Dec 03:00 PM
The CountryNZ's only tea plantation goes organic, starts exportingNew Zealand's only tea plantation is now certified organic in time to begin exporting its harvest.04 Dec 01:00 AM
