OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Seeds of doubt in Chinese bid for PGWThe bid is all about getting control of the seed business.08 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryThe $47 billion rural hangoverThink it's all good down on the farm? Think again. Property values are plunging, and the crisis could yet hit the cities too, reports Karyn Scherer.06 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryLoan one challenge too manyJanette Walker's farm was soaring in value and the bank was happy to lend - then everything changed.06 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryWorld dairy prices up again in Fonterra auctionWorld dairy prices have continued to surge in Fonterra's latest online global dairy auction, rising 7.2 per cent overnight.01 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryFonterra to sue over coolstore fireDairy giant Fonterra has been given permission to sue the owners of the Tamahere coolstore that exploded in 2008 for $25m worth of cheese that it lost in the blaze. The blast killed one firefighter and injured seven others.18 Jan 01:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ dollar climbs on rising world food pricesThe New Zealand dollar climbed back above 77 US cents as food inflation fears prompted investors to seek out commodity-linked currencies.17 Jan 08:30 PM
BDBDThe Country<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi may break 78c on strong commodities, CPIThe New Zealand dollar will probably test US78c this week as the currency rides the wave of stronger prices for raw materials.17 Jan 01:45 AM
The CountryFonterra boosts payout while weather woes growDairy giant Fonterra is boosting its billion dollar forecast payout to farmers. 10 Dec 04:30 PM
The CountryFonterra lifts payout by 30cFonterra has this morning announced an increase in its payout forecast for the 2010/2011 season by 30 cents per kilo of milk solids to $6.90.09 Dec 10:25 PM
The CountryExtra $1 to farmers means $1bn to economyMore than $1 billion is pumped into the economy every time Fonterra boosts its payout to farmers by $1, says a report which confirms the dairy industry's importance to New Zealand's finances.08 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDDairyDairy dollar boosts Kiwi incomes - reportNew Zealand's 4.4m cows are providing 26pc of our exports, and the money earned flows right through the economy to urban communities, according to new research.07 Dec 09:20 PM
The CountryFonterra: Keep farms in Kiwi handsNZ cannot afford to lose control of its land, says Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden. 18 Nov 04:30 PM
DairyYoghurt for 'real men'Fonterra has created a range of products which it thinks will fill a void for tough-guy snacks.14 Nov 04:30 PM
