New ZealandNew Zealand's fastest-growing export partner impressed by 'gold standard' bio-economyChanges in the global market caused companies to look for alternative partners.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMenzShed revitalises historic dairy factory for communityMembers raised $110,000 for renovations, independent of council contributions.15 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhat makes a bull worth $161,000?Wairarapa farmer Keith Higgins is showing no signs of buyer's remorse with Tangihau U418.09 Jul 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."03 Jul 10:31 PM
BusinessNZ Super Fund-backed Kaingaroa Timberlands expands with Waikato land purchaseKaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.01 Jul 05:43 AM
New Zealand‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floodsLines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.29 Jun 05:05 AM
Markets with MadisonHalter CEO's inside secrets to raising capitalFresh off raising $165 million, Craig Piggott explains his strategy.26 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challengesOver half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.24 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's MainlandJapanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.17 Jun 05:16 AM
New ZealandPaving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leatherFieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.16 Jun 10:36 PM
AgribusinessStrong demand driving NZ primary exports to record highDairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.11 Jun 06:00 PM
PoliticsWool carpets to be rolled out in state homesThe Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced. 11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaver'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmsFinance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOver 1200 exhibitions to open at Fieldays 2025'Fieldays is our home for four days each year. A space for connection and celebration.'09 Jun 05:03 AM
New ZealandMPI to review controls for tomato virusTomato brown rugose fruit virus can reduce crop yields by 70%.09 Jun 02:30 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: How Fieldays drives innovation in NZ's farming sectorOPINION: Scientists, researchers and developers frequently get their ideas from farmers.09 Jun 12:45 AM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
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
