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
The CountryBumblebees die before rescue mission to UKHand-picked NZ bumblebees waiting to be sent to Britain on a pollination "rescue mission" have died in captivity. 07 Jun 04:00 PM
The CountryGreens: Tourism and dairying set to collideNZ's key export earners are headed for "a terrible collision" as a result of economic mismanagement, Russel Norman says.06 Jun 05:00 AM
The CountryCrafar farm deal goes to courtUBNZ Assets Holdings is challenging the belief that Overseas Investment Office approval might be needed in order for it to purchase the remaining Crafar farms.04 Jun 05:24 AM
The CountryReceivers go to court to remove CrafarAllan Crafar will have to go to court to argue why he should remain living at his Reporoa property, which is in the hands of receivers.31 May 06:09 AM
The CountrySuper Fund tips big rural buy upThe Super Fund may take part in a big rural land buy up, says its boss Adrian Orr.30 May 09:45 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Nats fail to see the folly of selling valuable farm assets29 May 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy bonanza could top $2bThe dairy industry will pump $1 billion extra into the economy based on next season's Fonterra milk price forecast, says Westpac bank. 25 May 04:00 PM