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
Dairy$41m funding for meaty projectsTwo projects to develop premium markets for New Zealand venison and lamb have won $41 million in government and industry co-funding under the Primary Growth Partnership29 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryFieldays organisers hoping for 125,000 through the gatesA 4WD track featuring steep slopes, a waterfall, boulders and pools of water is one of the attractions at this year's National Fieldays in Hamilton.11 Jun 06:07 AM
DairyDip in primary exports tippedThe value of primary exports will fall from unusually high levels over the 2014/15 year before recovering steadily in the following three years.09 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ formula could be stuck on wharvesKiwi infant formula could end up stuck on Chinese wharves - like Kiwi meat exports last year, says the head of an industry group.05 May 10:42 PM
The CountryNZ formula exporters cut to just fiveOnly five of New Zealand's 13 infant formula manufacturers have been approved to export product into China under new regulations that came into force today.01 May 02:30 AM
HorticultureFruit fly search to be wrapped upThe search for more Queensland fruit flies will be wrapped up by Easter Sunday providing no more of the pests are found in Whangarei.17 Apr 04:15 PM
The CountryBloody clothes spark biosecurity alertOne Kiwi traveller's decision to store his blood-soaked clothes from an exotic overseas trip landed him in hot-water with airport officials.09 Apr 07:20 AM
HorticultureNo further fruit flies in WhangareiNo further Queensland fruit flies have been found since the potentially devastating pest was detected in Whangarei this week.05 Apr 01:46 AM
DairyBaby milk firms face China banNZ's booming infant formula industry fears Chinese regulatory changes could block smaller operators from doing business in the world's most lucrative and fastest-growing baby milk market.06 Mar 04:30 PM
