New Zealand$30k boost for primary industry advisory sectorGovt wants to ensure "we make farming an attractive career option for young people again".08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHigher NZ farmgate milk prices beckon after strong GDT auctionWhat was driving demand at this morning's Global Dairy Auction?07 Feb 02:03 AM
OpinionTrends point to alternative foods over traditional agricultureOpinion: Developing integrated climate, energy and alternative food plan for NZ is timely.06 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandResearch shows farmers' main concern for the next decade'This research captures the zeitgeist of the New Zealand primary sector very well.'06 Feb 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwiAsset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.05 Feb 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Raw deal': Waitaki MP defends farmers in maiden speech'Farming sentiment is the worst I have ever seen,' Miles Anderson told Parliament.01 Feb 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessA berry good time to go: Zespri CEO on NZ industry, and his new US jobThe "right opportunity" came up as NZ kiwifruit industry recovers its export mojo.01 Feb 10:58 PM
New ZealandClose race for top places in National shearing circuitSo far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.01 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandThe secret to dog trials successDog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.31 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandAussie shearers to learn NZ's 'fanatical approach' to wool preparationElite Wool Training says the exchange programme 'benefits the whole industry'.31 Jan 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessEl Niño fails to dent NZ dairy, power productionMuch of the country remains green despite the onset of El Niño.31 Jan 01:59 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthWhy this vegetarian thinks you should eat more meatOPINION: Dr Rowarth, a vegetarian for nearly 50 years, on the benefits of red meat.30 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandRebuilding farm bridges after Cyclone Gabrielle“With the bridge out, we lost access to our yards."30 Jan 09:59 PM
WorldParis barricades: Moves to calm protesting farmers'We need to listen to the farmers, who are working and are worried about their future.'30 Jan 08:48 PM
New ZealandWhy Eden Orchards is freezing cherries'We’re pretty happy with the taste and quality that we’ve got at the moment.'30 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandSchool, community and grandkids help farmers plant over 2000 natives'Doing it yourself is a great thing and seeing my grandkids get involved is positive too.'28 Jan 09:06 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau graduate vet lands financial windfall for rural workFunding helps reduce student debt, support career.27 Jan 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe dubious climate gains of turning soil into a carbon sinkBig food companies are touting regenerative agriculture, but there are significant hurdles27 Jan 09:00 PM
AgribusinessInsolvent restaurant racks up $1.2m in creditor claimsThe Manawatū restaurant operated for less than two years before going into liquidation.23 Jan 04:01 AM
New ZealandWhy this Tunnel Hill farming couple are 'future focused''We are always thinking about how to look after the land to give us the best value.'23 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Pretty amazing': Deer stud notches two $100k sales'It was a bloody good sale.'22 Jan 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessMeat industry leader farewells a challenging 2023Sirma Karapeeva says the UK FTA was the highlight of a challenging year.21 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Written off': Hail storm costs arable farmers millions“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."17 Jan 02:54 AM
WorldFarmers and truck drivers protest in RomaniaNegotiations over lower taxes, higher subsidies and other demands have failed.16 Jan 03:10 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Is food really too expensive?OPINION: Farmers are literally making hay while the sun shines.14 Jan 11:58 PM
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.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait says Dairyworks sale 'can not be assured'Will Synlait Milk go to the market if it can't sell Dairyworks?22 Dec 03:35 AM
New Zealand'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea StationNew owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.20 Dec 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessZespri flags major lost opportunity for SunGold kiwifruitLoosening Northern Hemisphere SunGold growing limit on the agenda.19 Dec 10:21 PM
AgribusinessNZ primary sector exports set to dip in 2024 before recoveringThe sector had navigated a 'confluence of global events' this year.13 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandSunflower business blooms from family tragedy'I lost my sister in a car accident. Sunflowers were the theme at her funeral.'12 Dec 11:38 PM
AgribusinessMeat imports make local market uneven playing field, NZPork saysThere are concerns about nations that allow farming practices banned in NZ.10 Dec 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBad news for NZ farmers as Aussie increases sheepmeat supplyFarmers' profits forecast to be 60 per cent lower than two years ago.08 Dec 04:00 PM
