The CountryHow fibre will fuel farm of the futureFederated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.10 Aug 05:30 PM
The CountryFarmers say Jetstar border plan 'short-sighted'Jetstar's calls to scrap immigration checks on the Tasman have sparked biosecurity fears from Federated Farmers.05 Aug 10:45 PM
The CountrySheep and beef farms 'on way to extinction'Sheep and beef farming could all but disappear in New Zealand if "structural issues" causing profits to drop are allowed to continue, says Federated Farmers.03 Aug 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Nats fail to see the folly of selling valuable farm assets29 May 04:00 PM
The CountryThe rise and fall, and rise and fall of NorgateThe qualities that helped Craig Norgate reshape New Zealand's rural landscape have contributed to his undoing.07 May 04:00 PM
The CountryGovt rejects calls to copy Australia in ETS delayThe Australian govt is shelving plans to start its ETS for at least three years, but the NZ Government says it has no plans to delay the scheme here.27 Apr 09:12 AM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Fear-mongering doesn't computeFran O'Sullivan notes a contradiction emerging in the utterings of Fonterra on the one hand, and Federated Farmers on the other.13 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryDrought creates feed shortage for winterThe drought hitting Northland farmers could not get much more serious, Federated Farmers says.06 Apr 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryMacKenzie dairy developers "gaming" consent process, says Minister19 Mar 01:30 AM
The CountryIndia free trade deal could mean big things for NZ agricultureA free trade deal with the highly protected Indian economy could mean big things for New Zealand agriculture exporters.04 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryLivestock scheme gets mixed reactionMost industry groups welcomed the Government's announcement today that it will make a livestock tracing scheme compulsory - and pay for it.27 Jan 07:25 AM
