New ZealandDoes Whanganui have a future in agri-tourism?Multi-day walks, wine tasting and cheese-making are just some of the ideas.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty waterways running dirty after erosion from rainMultiple slips and erosion are washing sediment into local rivers and estuaries.09 May 04:22 AM
New ZealandFormer Young Farmer of the Year entrant left 29 cows to die of starvationWhile he was not disqualified from farming, he was fined $32,500.04 May 05:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the 'Spud King': Millionaire says farming 'better than sex'Herald journalist Kurt Bayer meets a quiet, self-made millionaire who just loves farming.29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay farmers, growers call for more help as Govt rules out cyclone recovery taxPM Chris Hipkins rules out special tax to help cover ballooning cyclone recovery costs.27 Apr 05:02 AM
New ZealandClimate targets rely too much on forestry, Govt watchdog saysClimate Change Commission says more needs to be done to meet emissions targets.26 Apr 06:31 AM
Politics'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policyChris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.19 Apr 04:38 AM
New ZealandKerikeri kiwifruit company's rehearing bid declinedConversation at a party not considered new evidence for rehearing.18 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBusiness backing huge solar farm fails, creditors want $12.3mCouncil said the venture supported its aspirations. Now, it is a creditor.12 Apr 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDoes 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.05 Apr 05:40 AM
KahuMāra kai in Whakatāne turns tamariki into cost-saving gardenersHigh costs of living are driving the need for gardening programmes in schools.04 Apr 07:08 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeBaptism of fire: Ex-Kathmandu CEO Reuben Casey goes farmingThe former outdoor-goods retailer chief is now COO at agri-investment company Craigmore.01 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSmart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptakeRocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandA dog's life after the stormSheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.21 Mar 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusiness Digest: Farm Environment Awards winners announcedGot business news? Email zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz or carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz12 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldLa Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is goneMany countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.09 Mar 04:46 PM
New ZealandAward-winner takes family farm into fifth generation“I just have to back myself. I know I’m capable and I know I can do it.”07 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldExtraordinary images from ‘paralysed’ cityIrate farmers have brought a major city to a standstill, staging an epic tractor protest.06 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandLand investors look to acquire Mangamahu estateThe cost to acquire the estate would be almost $64 million.06 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeAvocado orchard to pay $62k after failing to protect worker when wire snappedThe worker was awarded $62,185 after fencing wire hit him in the face02 Mar 12:56 AM
New ZealandEmerging from the silt: The Puketapu orchard offering hope to Hawke’s Bay growers"If you can get the silt out from under the trees, then the apples will survive."22 Feb 11:24 PM
Small BusinessANZ donates $3 million to cyclone reliefThe bank has joined ASB and BNZ in making donations; Westpac offering small business fund.21 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Farming versus sustainabilityWairarapa farmers discuss climate change and explain how they're tackling it.17 Feb 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMainland tales: A day at the sheep salesHerald journalist Kurt Bayer reports on an ageless Kiwi ceremony.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi farmer mows troll message to outgoing PM ArdernOne farmer fed up with the 'fart tax' sent Ardern a creative farewell message.23 Jan 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRebuilding Better: What will NZ agriculture will look like, beyond commodities cycle?What is New Zealand agriculture going to look like in the decades ahead?19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery likely to be slow, farmers at 'wits’ end'Cyclone Hale hit the East Coast hard and it will take a while to fix the damage.12 Jan 09:14 PM
AgribusinessKiwis buying chickens amid egg shortage crisisInterest in online auctions for chickens has more than doubled after cage ban.06 Jan 07:55 PM
WorldBrazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment ministerThe new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.29 Dec 10:15 PM
AgribusinessRegional seasonal worker system defended after calls for 'complete overhaul'Is an urgent overhaul of the scheme needed or is it just 'a few bad apples'?18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsGreens speak on their ' ‘biggest frustration’ - and optimism for 2023The party co-leaders say they are committed to being part of the next Government.12 Dec 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra’s Miles Hurrell ‘not too concerned’ about ChinaDemand for dairy in China has declined over the last year or so.01 Dec 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDanone flicks the switch on $30m biomass boiler for Balclutha dairy plantGroup says it is NZ’s first dairy spray drying plant powered exclusively by biomass fuel.25 Nov 04:22 AM
World'We have all fallen short': Climate summit ends with no new emissions cutsIt comes after a historic agreement on a compensation fund for poorer nations.20 Nov 05:53 PM
