The CountryNeedles found in strawberries in AucklandCountdown warns customers after needles found in fruit bought in Auckland supermarket.23 Sep 07:30 AM
The CountryTauranga berry company could rival ZespriMiro is the kupu for berry and a BOP-based berry company. Made with funding from NZ On Air19 Sep 04:21 AM
The CountryMPI to get tough on stink bug ships"This is about ensuring the dangerous pest does not get a chance to establish in NZ."14 Sep 04:15 AM
The CountryAgribusinesses struggling to find staffFinding the right staff is proving a challenge for Waitaki and Waimate agribusinesses.12 Sep 09:55 PM
The CountryTegel won't be prosecuted over footage of dead and deformed chickensDirect Animal Action, which captured the footage, expresses disappointment.09 Sep 10:44 PM
The CountryFresh ideas for fresh young Northland mindsAn interactive career expo, is in Whangārei on September 19 and Kerikeri on September 20.05 Sep 12:45 AM
The CountryMPI seeks more time in fruit sector court challengeMPI goes back to court over row with apple and stonefruit grower group.30 Aug 03:25 AM
The CountryDetails of Zeestraten charges revealedFarmer at centre of M.bovis outbreak due to appear in court in November.29 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountryPolice have a new tool in the fight against beehive crimeBeehive thefts are rising, but police are fighting back.29 Aug 04:00 AM
The CountryGovernment programme to help struggling farmersFarmers pleased to see Govt funding initiative that would benefit rural communities.29 Aug 03:15 AM
The CountryVirus stops melons, cucumbers and courgettes at borderAustralian growers/exporters will have to meet new import requirements.28 Aug 10:53 PM
The CountryComment: New chairman - same old Fonterra songCOMMENT: The new chair pitched a tired old complaint that's worked for the co-op before.28 Aug 03:30 AM
The CountryCounterfeit manuka honey causing legal headaches in the USManuka's "liquid gold" reputation is causing problems inside the US honey industry27 Aug 06:39 PM
The CountryWhistle blower accuses farmers of 'appalling' treatment of pregnant cowsThe harvest of foetal bovine serum is the latest in a string of animal welfare issues.25 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMānuka planting increasing, more neededMānuka Farming New Zealand poised to provide expert advice on plantation establishment.23 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryWatch: Dog training doco in with a sniff at US movie awardsThe short film is about dogs detecting bee-killing disease American foulbrood.23 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryWaipoua iwi on track with kauri dieback planThe track to Tāne Mahuta will not be closed anytime soon, says Waipoua iwi Te Roroa.21 Aug 07:00 PM
The CountryHuge boost for goat's milk industryProgramme aims to position goat's milk infant formula as leading alternative.21 Aug 05:00 AM
The CountryMPI challenges on biosecurity oyster compo issueMPI says payments for oyster farmers' biosecurity compensation claims aren't a given.15 Aug 02:00 AM
The CountryNational hikoi diverts to Whanganui manufacturing siteAnti-1080 protesters converge on a Whanganui manufacturing site.12 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMPI urges farmers to be aware of muddy conditionsWet and muddy conditions brings many challenges says MPI's Dr Chris Rodwell.09 Aug 01:45 AM
The CountryMPI fruit plant destruction order challenged in courtApple and stonefruit group says the decision-making by MPI is "flawed".08 Aug 11:20 PM
The CountryKaipara locals may leave town if mega chicken farm goes aheadAbout 80 people staged a protest outside Tegel's Auckland head office on Wednesday.08 Aug 04:39 AM
The CountryFruit fly larvae found in chillies at borderBiosecurity New Zealand says invasive pest could have devastated NZ horticulture industry.02 Aug 01:45 AM
The CountryQuestion marks over science, agri creds at MPI's top tableWhere are the science and primary industry creds of our biosecurity MPI bosses?01 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryCall to shut public out of all kauri forestsForest and Bird has shut its own reserves to dramatise a need to close all kauri forests.01 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryTranspower says it won't spread M.bovisTeviot Valley farmer raises concerns about the biosecurity procedures of Transpower.31 Jul 09:30 PM
The CountryCall for rāhui to boost fish, shellfish numbersGeese could be eating all the flounder. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Jul 10:15 PM
The CountryExposed: Footage of dead, deformed chickens inside Tegel farmWARNING: Disturbing footage: 'The sheer scale of animal suffering was overwhelming.'28 Jul 05:58 AM
The CountryMPI rules on transporting in-calf cowsMPI: Transporting heavily pregnant cows affected by Mycoplasmabovis is a last resort.25 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountryListen: Does MPI need a shake-up?MPI should not be the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff says Jane Smith24 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryOtago schoolkids reach out to M.bovis farmersHandmade cards made by school pupils for farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis.23 Jul 08:38 PM
The CountryM. bovis puts cattle section in doubtHawke's Bay A&P Society to decide next week whether to cull Royal Show cattle section.18 Jul 06:48 PM
The CountryDeer Industry NZ sign-up delayed by M. bovisDeer Industry NZ delays signing Government Industry Agreement due to M. bovis.11 Jul 11:40 PM