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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.

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.

Economists warn of higher food prices from farm emissions scheme

Extra costs will be passed on to consumers, economists say

Hawke's Bay growers dodge harsh frost but danger not over yet

Low temperatures in Hawke's Bay have kept growers on high alert for damaging frosts.

Changes would see Pacific families struggle to afford a pig - community leader

Proposed changes to pig farming could make it harder to buy a whole pig for events.

Fonterra to spend up to $50m to support flagging share price

Dairy co-operative plans to buy back its own shares from June 30.

New questions about the freshwater impact of NZ dairy farming

NZ has highest per capita take of water for agriculture among OECD.

Whanganui: stink at meatworks came from helping hand

Affco says an odour problem was due to taking on extra rendering.