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
The CountryLivestock scheme gets mixed reactionMost industry groups welcomed the Government's announcement today that it will make a livestock tracing scheme compulsory - and pay for it.27 Jan 07:25 AM
