BDBDThe CountryFarmers give Fonterra green lightFonterra's farmer shareholders today voted in favour of the Trading Among Farmers proposal, approving plans to make its stock tradeable among themselves, freeing up capital for new investments.30 Jun 12:20 AM
The CountryFonterra farmers gather for landmark voteFonterra's farmers are voting today on whether to allow trading of shares in the co-op among themselves.30 Jun 12:10 AM
The CountryMay Wang increases payment plan to 6cMay Wang has upped her payment to creditors in her failed property development company to 6c in the dollar.28 Jun 10:40 PM
The CountryFonterra farmers poised for landmark voteFonterra chief executive Andrew Ferrier says tomorrow's vote on whether to start share-trading among farmers is the most important decision for its farmers since the co-op was created.28 Jun 04:00 PM
The CountryMay Wang creditors say yes to 2c payout planMay Wang's creditors have "overwhelmingly" voted in favour of a repayment plan that will see them get 2c in the dollar back.28 Jun 03:18 AM
BDBDThe CountryLandcorp says its Crafar offer a 'clean deal'Landcorp, the state owned farming company, says its bid for the Crafar farms will be a "clean bid".23 Jun 11:15 PM
The CountryCrafar buyer yet to relodge OIO applicationThe Chinese-backed firm fronting a bid to purchase the Crafar farms has yet to relodge its application for OIO approval, less than a week before tenders close.18 Jun 12:28 AM
Rural PropertyBanks behind rural property stagnation - REINZThe rural property sector remains stagnant because prices and sales are being dictated by banks, REINZ says.16 Jun 05:05 AM
The CountryGE clover could cut livestock methane by 10 per centAgricultural scientists say a genetically engineered clover could reduce methane emissions from livestock by 10 per cent.15 Jun 11:09 AM
The CountryWang confident creditors will accept 2c in the dollarMay Wang's lawyer is confident creditors will accept her proposal to repay them just 2c in the dollar to settle a multi-million dollar debt.15 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryFarm, forestry exports bounce backNew Zealand's farm and forestry exports are bouncing back in the wake of the global recession, agricultural economists say.15 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryWeather watch: Forecasts for farmersFarmers and those in the rural sector have it tough in New Zealand. The weather so often doesn't want to play ball.14 Jun 04:00 PM