BDBDThe CountryApproval for $400m irrigation schemeShareholders have approved the second stage of a major South Canterbury irrigation scheme.27 Sep 11:10 PM
The CountryFishing reserve approvedThe Minister for Primary Industries has approved a customary fishing reserve in Otago Harbour following an eight-year consultation and proposal process.26 Sep 09:54 PM
The CountryFishing watchdog 'compromised'NZ's decision to monitor fishing practices with a watchdog owned by the industry would not be acceptable in US, Canada or Australia, Govt has been told.12 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryMPI defends manuka export guidelinesMinistry for Primary Industries is criticised after UK honey company claims fake manuka has flooded its market.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDon Carson - Is Chinese ownership good for rural New Zealand?It's the Don Carson Farming Muster. Chinese ownership of our agribusinesses, pea problems, Pokemon Go and Super Rugby all feature on today's week in review.28 Jul 11:43 PM
The CountryNathan Guy's global and local farming updateTeam Nathan on The Country: Today Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy chats to Dom about farming life around the globe and in his own backyard.20 Jul 02:28 AM
DairyFarmer told to stop selling raw milkAlarm after tuberculosis-positive cow discovered at his farm.05 Jun 08:25 PM
The CountryNot enough competition for dairy deregulationA big Commerce Commission report has found there's not enough competition to justify any deregulation of New Zealand's dairy sector.29 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryBig fishing companies to launch premium seafoodThe Ministry for Primary Industries and New Zealand's big three fishing companies have joined forces to develop a new "Tiaki" category of premium seafood.24 Feb 04:30 AM
DairyWorst PR curveballs of 2015From the flag debate to the outrage surrounding the TPPA, this year the government was at the centre of the country's three biggest PR challenges.28 Dec 11:26 PM
The CountryFonterra's southern suppliers on radarFonterra lost market share in the South Island and will probably lose more this season before an improvement in 2016/17, says CEO Theo Spierings.28 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryBeef exports hit record $3bBeef exports have hit $3 billion - a record high, driven by international shortages, rising local production, and a falling New Zealand dollar, Statistics NZ said.28 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountrySevere El Nino on the cardsThis year's El Nino weather pattern is shaping up to be one of the strongest, if not the strongest, on record - bringing with it an elevated risk of drought.07 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Wilson: Performance shows we got it rightFonterra chairman John Wilson responds to criticism last week that Fonterra has been a failure.30 Aug 09:35 PM
DairyFonterra - the options for changeCreated in 2001, Fonterra was heralded as an "icon of economic transformation", a "breakthrough idea", "helping NZ catch the knowledge wave".27 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmer defends sheep decisionA farmer has defended his decision to send more than 1000 of his sheep to Mexico on board a livestock carrier which left New Zealand yesterday.11 Jun 09:52 PM
The CountryPrimary industries revenue forecast to drop 8pcMPI forecasts revenue from primary industries will drop to $35.2 billion in the year to June.08 Jun 10:00 PM
BDBDThe CountrySanford looks to lay off 232 Chch staffSanford, New Zealand's largest listed fishing group, is in consultations with 232 staff who look likely to lose their jobs at the company.09 Apr 02:00 AM
DairyFormula threat: 2000 persons of interestAlmost 2000 people are being viewed as persons of interest in the investigation into the threat to contaminate infant formula with 1080 poison.30 Mar 08:18 PM
The CountryFormula cleared of 1080All of the samples of infant formula tested by police after being suspected of possible tampering have tested negative for 1080.19 Mar 07:31 AM
The CountryFormula threat: More resources pumped into investigationAuthorities are no closer to saying if the threat to poison baby formula with 1080 was a hoax, or who wrote the blackmail threats - even with 30 staff on the case.19 Mar 03:22 AM
The CountryFormula tested amid tampering fearsPolice are testing infant formula after a number of tins were found with pin-pricks in packaging lids.18 Mar 07:58 PM
DairyFormula en route to China without certificateQuestions remain about some $15m of NZ infant formula arriving in China next week without new import certification introduced following the 1080 poison threat, says the head of an industry group.13 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country1080 threat: Dairy firms reassureDairy companies are confident security measures at their facilities are tight enough to prevent a 1080 contamination.12 Mar 04:00 PM
HorticultureHunt finds fruit fly larvae at weekendQueensland fruit fly larvae were found in fruit collected from two properties in Grey Lynn at the weekend, three weeks after the initial fly was caught.09 Mar 04:00 PM
