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
New ZealandGeneration after generation – 90 years of Wattie's in Hawke's Bay celebrated'Who else loves their job like this after 22 years?'23 Sep 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this weekPlans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra to invest another $150m in Taranaki coolstoreIt follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.17 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandFarming leader concerned over land and water changesChanges include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.04 Sep 10:09 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam ThompsonThe Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.21 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandEarthworm research offers real potentialResearch by Hill Labs of Hamilton into earthworm eDNA offers real potential to farming.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's having an impact': NZ sheep numbers continue to fall'Unfortunately, we're not seeing anything that will signal a sharp turnaround.'19 Aug 11:56 PM
Kahu$10,000 boost for Whangārā's community-led pest controlWhangārā group gets $10,000 for pest control in wetlands.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We like to think of the catchment as one big farm'“Our goal is to build a thriving, knowledgeable and healthy rural community."05 Aug 12:27 AM
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
