New ZealandSheep seminar to focus on parasite controlBeef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato showjumper inducted into Equestrian Hall of FameA Te Awamutu local and his horse ruled the ring from late 1963 until 1973.15 Jul 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.11 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti bulls generated $5 million-plus over sales seasonAn 'extraordinary' Tangihau sale sets the tone for the season.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIs a regulated structure still right for today's $4b kiwifruit export industry?Critical mass and scale saves the sector's bacon time and time again.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Farmers need this medicine for carbon emission reporting headachesOPINION: Farmers have enough troubles but sharing data on emissions could ease the burden.01 Jul 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWill cash-strapped Synlait Milk survive?As a vital shareholder meeting approaches, China's Bright Dairy says Synlait can survive.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Live animal exports cruel; USA not okay based on debateOPINION: 'The people of the USA have no one but themselves to blame.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPublic consultation on reversing live animal export ban to startThe Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.27 Jun 01:05 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and lifeReporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselvesThe latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.18 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandInjured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKeeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadetsThe cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.16 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTips for first-time Fieldays visitorsOpinion: Fieldays is a huge agricultural and technology-based world.14 Jun 06:30 PM
PoliticsFieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiryThe appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.12 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandAerowork has a new chief executiveThe handover will become official on June 10.01 Jun 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMSPrices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.21 May 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDuncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.21 May 08:38 PM
New ZealandPreparations for 56th Fieldays ramp upThis year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.08 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandMore beef farmers join genetics programmeThere are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cashIt's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.01 May 01:21 AM
AgribusinessPGG Wrightson downgrades forecast as trading conditions worsenMarket conditions are impacting the whole of the agricultural sector, the firm says.18 Apr 02:37 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago shearer first to shear 500 Merino ewes in eight hoursNot a bad effort for someone who reckoned he shore 'like s***'.15 Apr 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.15 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandA person in Texas caught bird flu after mixing with dairy cattle. Should we be worried?This is the second US case after a poultry worker tested positive in Colorado in 2022.15 Apr 12:15 AM
New Zealand'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farm'I actually met the love of my life, Jennifer, right here on the farm.'06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'02 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessSynlait deeply in the red, wins reprieve from bankersFive key elements are outlined for Synlait to have a clear plan to slash debt.01 Apr 08:36 PM
New ZealandWork progressing on Far North reservoirThe Kerikeri reservoir is set to to free up more land for horticulture.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFieldays waiting in the wingsThe 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.21 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ominous signs ahead for NZ economyOPINION: The latest global dairy auction shows demand for our biggest export is down.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait's options for paying back its $130m debtSynlait is required to make a prepayment of at least $130m by no later than March 31.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPGG Wrightson boardroom battle: Shareholders’ Association weighs inWe’re concerned about ... the potential loss of independence on the PGG Wrightson board.'11 Mar 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat NZ wine buyers are revealing and which country drinks the most wineMore wine buyers are women and more are also buying beer.08 Mar 05:00 AM
