BDBDThe CountrySecret talks on farmers' trading planFonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.10 May 05:30 PM
The CountryDevastating pig disease still spreading - NZ PorkA devastating pig disease which broke out in the North Island in 2003 and crossed to the South Island in 2006 is still spreading, farmers say.26 Mar 07:17 AM
The CountryIncrease in dirty dairy farms unacceptable, says FonterraAn increase in the number of farmers failing to meet effluent rules is unacceptable, says dairy giant Fonterra.17 Mar 04:30 PM
The CountryMerger 'will cost more than it saves'About 60 jobs are expected to be cut in a merger between the Ministry of Fisheries and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced today, but the Public Service Association says restructuring will cost more than it saves.10 Mar 01:45 AM
The CountryCarter rules out intervention on milk pricesAgriculture Minister David Carter has ruled out government intervention to keep milk prices down, saying high international prices will benefit the New Zealand economy.21 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryJewish spokesman defends kosher poultry killingA spokesman for the New Zealand Jewish community has defended the animal-killing practice of shechita.29 Nov 10:48 PM
The CountryAnimal welfare groups slam shechita reversalAnimal welfare organisations are disappointed by the Government's decision to reverse a ban on the kosher killing of chickens.29 Nov 01:23 AM
The CountryMP Carter makes quick u-turnA farming company part-owned by a Cabinet minister was able to brief him on how the Govt could protect its trade with Muslim countries.27 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryKiwifruit bacteria confirmed on 61 orchardsThe PSA bacteria is spreading through the nation's kiwifruit crops with the latest confirmed infections found on orchards in ... 22 Nov 05:51 AM
The CountryPSA found in kiwifruit pollenSamples of kiwifruit pollen collected from the Bay of Plenty and South Auckland over the past two years contain the bacteria that cause vine canker.20 Nov 12:37 AM
The CountryPsa disease hits South Island orchardsThe PSA disease has spread to kiwifruit orchards in the South Island and eradication is looking unlikely, Biosecurity Minister David Carter says.17 Nov 04:32 AM
