New ZealandFormer Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amountSix hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.26 May 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Strongest performers': Rural areas leading NZ's economic recoveryRural economies were buoyed by better prices for dairy, meat and horticulture exports.22 May 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices end NZ season on a flat note, will they stay high in 2026?The Global Dairy Trade auction ends flat as prices support Fonterra's $10/kg forecast.20 May 11:58 PM
BusinessLactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive raceLactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.05 May 05:36 AM
New Zealand'Chance to share our space': Farm lake brings community togetherOxford farmer Geoff Sparks says, 'I don’t believe in the rural-urban divide.' 26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanInside the climate debate that quietly rocked the National Party OPINION: A Government climate policy sparked a National Party civil war.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandWairarapa farmer’s DIY lake brings ‘peace of mind’Man-made lake provides water storage for farm and a recreational asset for the community.21 Apr 09:55 PM
New ZealandIs Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.15 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandSilver Fern Farms records $21.8m lossThe company said it bore the brunt of the costs to retain high farmgate returns.01 Apr 11:38 PM
New ZealandOn-farm training programme empowers young adults with disabilitiesMichial Todd, the first trainee to graduate, is now a certified dairy farm relief worker.31 Mar 04:00 AM
Politics‘Disgrace to the country’ vs ‘left-wing fascists’: Peters scraps with protesters at speechThe NZ First leader delivered a state of the nation speech in Christchurch today.23 Mar 12:49 AM
New Zealand'It wears everyone out': Drought taking its toll on farmers'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'18 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandYoung Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow Justine Daw has helped farmers to fence 900kmKMR is NZ's largest harbour restoration initiative and second-largest catchment group.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen breaks barriers with historic tractor-pull winElla Martin, 17, is the first female to win the Northland Field Days' tractor-pull title.07 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandStuart Neill wins Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment AwardsJudges said Pukatea Dairy Farms chooses to do the right thing, rather than the easy thing.06 Mar 09:03 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributaryThe cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAvian flu has hit US egg farmers hardIt's unclear how much the industry has spent on biosecurity.16 Feb 04:27 AM
New Zealand100 years of town meets country in KatikatiThe 100th edition of the Katikati A&P Show proved a big hit.08 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandRotten summer: Wairoa A&P Show cancelled for the third time in four years'Another good thing that’s not happening': Wairoa's series of weather blows continues.14 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandSmart collars 'an absolute game-changer' on hill country farmsJames Parsons from Matauri Angus will talk 'virtual' fencing at the East Coast Farm Expo.13 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandFrom trauma to teaching: How kids are changing farm safetyA former farmer says farm safety education should go up the family tree, rather than down.30 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'A commitment': Meatworker's riverside restorationRoss Hawthorne and a group of volunteers have already planted 4900 native seedlings.29 Oct 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesChina's protein consumption has changed – RabobankRabobank says protein exporters need to adapt to changing consumer trends in China.27 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional planThe change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.23 Oct 01:33 AM
New Zealand'Our place is your place': From dairy factory to vibrant community hub'It benefits our community and preserves our history.'18 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Living fossils': Rare species found at stream restoration siteSurprise discovery may change the future of the restoration project.04 Oct 04:01 PM
New Zealand'It starts with the land': Flood resilience priority for new catchment groupCommunity evening to share information and plan for stream catchment.03 Oct 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIndependent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-ownersShareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.30 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandRare mudfish found on farm near TimaruThe DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.30 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandThe 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee'Would it grow? Would it take up nitrogen? And to our surprise, it did a fantastic job!'23 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandCouncil offers in-principle support of plan to secure Gisborne water supplyProject Wai aims to develop water storage and distribution for horticulture and farming.23 Sep 05:00 PM
