AgribusinessBerries scare: What you need to knowWhat you should do if you have recently eaten Fruzio Mixed Berries.03 Dec 10:22 PM
AgribusinessChina to make test tube beefChina is taking steps to genetically engineer its own food supply rather than growing it the boring old traditional way.03 Dec 06:34 PM
AgribusinessCompany fined for breaking employment lawsA company has been fined for not providing employment agreements and failing to produce wage and time records for employees.02 Dec 11:02 PM
AgribusinessHeartfelt defence: '99% of farmers work their a**** off'WATCH: Waikato farmer's impassioned defence of his fellow farmers following an expose on the "dark side of the farming industry".01 Dec 06:51 PM
AgribusinessKiwifruit marketer forecasts for ChinaZespri and the Shaanxi Provincial Government signed a memorandum which may lead to the Tauranga-based kiwifruit marketer growing fruit in China.19 Nov 02:00 AM
AgribusinessGreg Muir: Farming and the future of foodFarming is largely a long term intergenerational business. But what could that future look like?06 Nov 12:10 AM
New ZealandAgResearch confirms major job cutsIt's understood that the biggest losses would be in the study areas of greenhouse gases and field work.29 Oct 04:40 AM
OpinionDick Wilkins: GE animal research on a hiding to nowhereRetired professor Dick Wilkins asks, why has AgResearch put such a huge effort into transgenic work, with so little return over 15 years, given the ongoing dire straits of the company?29 Oct 12:22 AM
AgribusinessMilk supply about to hit seasonal peakFonterra's milk production is close to hitting its seasonal peak.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted farmer escorted from courtroomDonald McKenzie Harcourt appeared for sentence in Greymouth District Court on animal welfare charges, dating back to 2012, relating to his Crooked River farm.02 Oct 05:06 AM
OpinionDick Wilkins: AgResearch has lost its wayIf AgResearch were to disappear from the face of the earth, there would hardly be a ripple in New Zealand agriculture, writes Dick Wilkins. This is a tragedy, and the only solution is to disband AgResearch as we know it.25 Sep 03:17 AM
AgribusinessAgResearch to slash 83 jobsPlanned lay-offs at AgResearch has left its scientists "reeling", says a professor close to many of the 83 staff poised to lose their jobs.24 Sep 06:37 AM
New ZealandTertiary funding probe: Labour wants answersDavid Cunliffe said Mr Joyce needed to explain how the system had failed to pick-up on the issues at Taratahi.08 Sep 12:14 AM
OpinionLiam DannCanadians our top investorsCanadians, not Chinese, take top spot as the biggest investors in New Zealand over the past two years, according to analysis released by KPMG today.17 Aug 12:15 AM
OpinionBarry Soper: A lot rides on NZ being pest freeIt's the work that goes on behind the scenes that's impressive, the work being done on our behalf to put Granny Smith on the world stage, Barry Soper.10 Aug 12:42 AM
AgribusinessTrade talks held up as NZ pushes for dairy access"We haven't seen enough, and this is not something we can sell at home, " said Mike Petersen, New Zealand's special trade envoy for agriculture.01 Aug 02:29 AM
AgribusinessAus drought bringing the beef to US burgersAustralia's dry spell and a strengthening El Nino are proving a boon for US hamburger lovers.26 Jul 12:00 AM
AgribusinessFrench farmers block tourist sites in protestFrance's meat and dairy producers halted traffic and blocked tourist sites in several regions to protest low prices.22 Jul 10:20 PM
AgribusinessZespri facing 'headwinds' after strong yearWeakness in the euro and yen, and the return of Chile to the market after crop-damaging frosts are set to challenge Zespri.22 Jul 04:30 AM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Selling the future of farmingDairying is one of a number of industries facing a possible labour shortage.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Falling dollar softens dairy blow, rewards other exportersAfter years of gains, the New Zealand dollar is finally in retreat.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Now it's farming by numbersRural rollout will help put an end to the town and country divide, says Vodafone's Russell Stanners.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Let's have dividend that covers cost of sharesWhitianga dairy farmer Dirk Sieling sees a strong future in the dairy industry.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: New ways to feed the worldCan agriculture save the world before destroying it, asks Steven Carden.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Fail to plan, plan to failInvestment, innovation and hard work may be wasted if we head in the wrong direction, says Damien O'Connor.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: More than just the sheep's backSheep milk products may become a Holy Grail as the agricultural industry continues to diversify, writes Tim McCready.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Plan to boost food earningsA $16.65m programme to develop new ways to process food could add $250m a year to NZ's export earnings.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: A competitive advantageA disciplined investment and management regime is helping farmers move into the future, writes Graham Turley.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: It's time for a fresh debate on GMOsNew Zealanders should be presented with all the facts to enable robust discussion on the use of gene editing technologies.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Collaboration, innovation for thriving primary sectorThe Primary Growth Partnership is providing the platform for a sustainable, thriving future for the primary industries.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Intimacy is the new realitySpeed of information flows allows customer relationships to grow at unprecedented pace, writes Mike Petersen.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Projecting the right imageMassey scientists are exploring technology for better farming reports Tamsyn Parker.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Livestock chasing $1b goalIt may seem an uphill task but CEO Wayne McNee tells Tamsyn Parker he is pursuing a growth strategy.15 Jul 04:00 PM
Agribusiness reportAgribusiness: Approach success by designUnderstanding other cultures is key to NZ making its food attractive to different markets around the world.15 Jul 04:00 PM
