PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some baconExpected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.25 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandSheep seminar to focus on parasite controlBeef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.11 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti bulls generated $5 million-plus over sales seasonAn 'extraordinary' Tangihau sale sets the tone for the season.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Farmers need this medicine for carbon emission reporting headachesOPINION: Farmers have enough troubles but sharing data on emissions could ease the burden.01 Jul 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Live animal exports cruel; USA not okay based on debateOPINION: 'The people of the USA have no one but themselves to blame.'30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWill cash-strapped Synlait Milk survive?As a vital shareholder meeting approaches, China's Bright Dairy says Synlait can survive.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Common sense': Rules on creating wetlands to be relaxedRelaxing rules around developing wetlands is “common sense”.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and lifeReporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRabobank survey shows farmers more confident in themselvesThe latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey is out.18 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandInjured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKeeping it Smedley: Trees grown on farm transformed into education facilities by cadetsThe cadets built an education hub. Now their attention is focused on a six-stand woolshed.16 Jun 06:00 PM
PoliticsFieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiryThe appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.12 Jun 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy farmers will need to tighten belts this season, says DairyNZInflation has eaten into what historically would have been a strong farmgate milk price.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Northland projects in line for new regional fundingAll three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.07 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessStruggling Synlait confirms farmer exodusThe company made the announcement while the NZ sharemarket was closed.03 Jun 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra 2024/25 milk price heading well north of $8/kgMSPrices for a key ingredient of chocolate and icecream rose in a strong auction showing.21 May 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDuncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.21 May 08:38 PM
New ZealandFunding to help eradicate remaining predators of native speciesPokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.19 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandEnvironment court rules in favour of NZTANo regrets: The farmer says he stood by his decision to battle for the Mangapēpeke Valley.14 May 08:48 PM
New ZealandPreparations for 56th Fieldays ramp upThis year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.08 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer fumes over Ecan chairman’s ‘hypocrisy’'I’m actually operating illegally, and I’m the chairman of Environment Canterbury.'06 May 09:34 PM
New ZealandMore beef farmers join genetics programmeThere are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandChanges to freshwater policy will allow more work on Horizons One Plan to be doneDelay gives more time to do a better job, including collecting more data from water users.01 May 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cashIt's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.01 May 01:21 AM
New ZealandGoing hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your regionA good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.30 Apr 10:02 PM
New ZealandCalls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks“No one wishes to see the creek run dry again."29 Apr 10:43 PM
New ZealandStock exclusion, winter grazing, and SNA changes in RMA reformFederated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.22 Apr 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.15 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandA person in Texas caught bird flu after mixing with dairy cattle. Should we be worried?This is the second US case after a poultry worker tested positive in Colorado in 2022.15 Apr 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Fair for all farmers': Govt to review freshwater farm plan rolloutThe Labour Party announced the plans as part of the Essential Freshwater package in 2020.10 Apr 10:02 PM
New Zealand'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farm'I actually met the love of my life, Jennifer, right here on the farm.'06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'02 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessSynlait deeply in the red, wins reprieve from bankersFive key elements are outlined for Synlait to have a clear plan to slash debt.01 Apr 08:36 PM
