DairyShakeup for dairy industry on cardsFederated Farmers says news that FrieslandCampina of the Netherlands had taken a 7.5% stake in Canterbury's Synlait Milk could herald a shakeup for the NZ dairy industry.12 Jul 05:30 PM
The CountryDeal promotes cooperation with ChinaA new deal between New Zealand and China to promote agricultural cooperation between the two countries is an important step forward with the export destination, says Federated Farmers.26 Apr 11:52 PM
DairyMiraka - it's Maori for milkMaori-controlled, with a Vietnamese connection, one of the country's newest dairy companies does things a little bit differently from the big boys, discovers Jamie Gray.11 Apr 07:30 PM
The CountryNorth Island's worst drought in 70 yearsA climate expert believes summers like this one will become the new norm for New Zealand. Droughts have already been declared across much of the North Island.09 Mar 10:22 PM
The CountryDrought spreads down NZThe drought is working its way down the country, and with with no change predicted until at least mid-March, farmers from Northland to Southland are suffering.08 Mar 06:30 AM
The CountryFarmers in crisis as city fills poolsBig dry forces stock selloffs, but Aucklanders can still water gardens, wash cars thanks to Waikato River supplies06 Mar 07:15 PM
The CountryMood grim on sheep and beef farmsDry weather and the high kiwi dollar are causing "a deepening pessimism" to spread among sheep and beef farmers.03 Feb 09:50 PM
The Country'Million-dollar rain' helps Hawke's Bay farms"Million-dollar rain" was how Hawke's Bay Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills described yesterday's downpours which swept the region.13 Nov 10:53 PM
The CountryStand-off over mutant calves continuesA battle between farmers and a genetics company over a hairy mutation in calves shows no signs of cooling down.10 Oct 03:30 AM
The Country'Civil war' risk over mutant calvesA genetics company's refusal to pay compensation over calves who were born with a mutation could result in a "civil war" between farmers, says Federated Farmers.20 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryCompulsory electronic cattle ID goes live SundayThe controversial compulsory electronic tagging for all cattle finally goes live this weekend.29 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryFarmers ask for 'balance' in pollution debateFarmers are looking to "turn things on their head" by challenging environmental assumptions about their sector at a water forum tomorrow. 06 Jun 12:00 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: TAF tiff raises valuable questionsIn a hard-hitting public statement, Spierings described media comments by the Feds as "disappointing", "inaccurate" and "puzzling".22 May 05:30 PM
