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
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
