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
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
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 CountryHalf of Fonterra's farmers should buy new sharesHalf of Fonterra's farmers are expected to buy the additional shares being offered by from today, says Federated Farmers.06 Dec 03:00 PM
The CountryGovt sending Iwi to Copenhagen climate talksNick Smith says he makes no apologies for using taxpayers' money to send two Iwi Leadership Group members to the upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen.23 Nov 05:31 AM
The CountryYou need the ETS, Key warns farmersJohn Key warns farmers they reject a response to climate change at their peril - endangering their reputations, future incomes and the economy.18 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryPM tells farmers to accept $3k ETS cost, stop moaningJohn Key urged farmers to be less agitated about the ETS and tackling climate change in an address to Federated Farmers today.18 Nov 06:42 AM
