The CountryHundreds of millions of kiwifruit dollars at riskOrchardists growing gold kiwifruit may have had their hopes of bonanza returns this season dashed as they wait on confirmation that a vine-killing bacteria has arrived in NZ.08 Nov 07:18 AM
The CountrySuspected kiwifruit pest hits big NZ operatorsTwo listed companies are the first victims of a suspected incursion in NZ of a bacterial disease which has ripped through gold kiwifruit varieties overseas, particularly in Italy.08 Nov 03:17 AM
The CountryDisease fears threaten NZ kiwifruitAn orchard is under quarantine after the discovery of a suspected bacterial disease that may threaten NZ's $1.5b kiwifruit industry.07 Nov 10:55 PM
The CountryJews fundraise to fight animal welfare codeHeads of the NZ Jewish communities are protesting the Government's proposed animal-welfare ban on shechita, the Jewish ritual slaughter of livestock.27 Oct 02:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryDairy and red meat sectors get $300m boostThe Govt is putting up $144.1m into two initiatives worth $321m over seven years to boost productivity and new products for the dairy and red meat sectors.17 Aug 12:30 AM
The CountrySheep and beef farms 'on way to extinction'Sheep and beef farming could all but disappear in New Zealand if "structural issues" causing profits to drop are allowed to continue, says Federated Farmers.03 Aug 04:00 PM
Rural PropertyPublic access mapping system launchedThe NZ Walking Access Commission is producing a mapping system so that people can more easily find out where there is legal public access across land.29 Jun 11:40 PM
The CountryFarm, forestry exports bounce backNew Zealand's farm and forestry exports are bouncing back in the wake of the global recession, agricultural economists say.15 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryCrafar properties could go for $200mThe sale of 16 Crafar dairy farms could be enough to cover all of the family's bank debt.23 Apr 05:03 AM
The CountryCrafar says overseas buyers may bail him outThe former head of NZ's biggest private dairy operation is talking to foreign interests in an attempt to trade his way out of debt.22 Apr 03:59 AM
OpinionTime for action on pig welfareThe Govt should think carefully when drawing up its new rules for the treatment of pigs, writes Catriona MacLennan.29 Mar 06:35 AM
