Work progressing on Far North reservoir
The Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.
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Fieldays waiting in the wings
The 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.
Editorial: Ominous signs ahead for NZ economy
OPINION: The latest global dairy auction shows demand for our biggest export is down.
Synlait's options for paying back its $130m debt
Synlait is required to make a prepayment of at least $130m by no later than March 31.
PGG Wrightson boardroom battle: Shareholders’ Association weighs in
We’re concerned about ... the potential loss of independence on the PGG Wrightson board.'
What NZ wine buyers are revealing and which country drinks the most wine
More wine buyers are women and more are also buying beer.
Scientists welcome regulator’s call sorting ‘null segregants’ from GMOs
Scientists have welcomed the EPA's new clarification of GMO-derived 'null segregants'.
PGG Wrightson boardroom struggle escalates
PGG Wrightson said it was in the company's best interests to have an NZ-based chair.
Higher NZ farmgate milk prices beckon after strong GDT auction
What was driving demand at this morning's Global Dairy Auction?
A berry good time to go: Zespri CEO on NZ industry, and his new US job
The "right opportunity" came up as NZ kiwifruit industry recovers its export mojo.
Meat industry leader farewells a challenging 2023
Sirma Karapeeva says the UK FTA was the highlight of a challenging year.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is food really too expensive?
OPINION: Farmers are literally making hay while the sun shines.
Synlait says Dairyworks sale 'can not be assured'
Will Synlait Milk go to the market if it can't sell Dairyworks?
Heavy scrutiny ahead for Fonterra's planned big spend on 'growth' projects
Fonterra is forecasting annual capital expenditure of more than $1 billion up to FY30.
Reserve Bank sees risk of increased NZ farmer defaults
Low dairy, meat and forestry prices are coinciding with high operating expenses.
What will NZ droughts look like in 30 years? El Nino, potential billion dollar toll
Scientists are exploring what a horror drought will look like in a climate-warmed future.
Synlait reports $4.3m net loss, net debt up 21 per cent
The company had forecast a result ranging from a net loss of $5m to a net profit of $5m.
Stock Takes: Synlait’s big reveal, Fisher and Paykel's investor day
More light will be shed on the state of play with cash-strapped Synlait Milk on Monday.
Watch: Major parties face off in rural issues debate
The debate will focus on the issues affecting New Zealanders outside major city centres.
The beloved Kiwi vegetable that costs 234% more than a year ago
What's driving high fruit & vegetable prices? Industry experts explain.
Will dairy prices level out after last month’s rout?
But long-term gloom remains on lower demand from China.
Dire prediction of 12-18 months of reduced income for farmers
DairyNZ has calculated a break-even dairy price of $7.51/kg for farmers.
Is Fonterra's heavy hand still behind our milk price-setting system?
There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.
Kiwis sharpen Mongolian herders' machine skills
The 12-strong touring party trained 100 herders as part of the Share Mongolia Programme.
Dairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warning
The newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?
'I haven’t met anyone who’s wet or whiny': Hipkins reacts to Luxon comments at Fieldays
The PM was all too pleased to stick the boot into National's Christopher Luxon as well.
King's Birthday Honours: Steve Wyn-Harris recognised for services to farming, rural communities
The Waipukurau dry-stock farmer and media identity receives an ONZM.
Human touch still matters at T&G
To meet demand for apples, T&G have built a packhouse twice the size of their last one.
Does Whanganui have a future in agri-tourism?
Multi-day walks, wine tasting and cheese-making are just some of the ideas.
Does the latest GDT auction mean the end for high milk prices?
Next season's milk price may start with a seven in front of it.
A dog's life after the storm
Sheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.
Canterbury A&P Show a ‘huge success’ after 115,000 turn out
Numbers exceeded expectations despite the cooler temperatures.
Graham Pinnell: One simple solution to farm emissions controversy
The obvious solution is to go back to where this all started.
Steven Joyce: Can't see the food for the trees
Govt's bid to trim emissions will hit Kiwi farmers — but won't reduce climate change.