AgribusinessS&P backs Fonterra's consumer planS&P Global Ratings has lent its support to Fonterra's plan to sell its consumer business.20 May 02:32 AM
New ZealandNZ farmers hit back at UK over lamb quality claimsBritain's National Farmers Union reacted to supermarket Morrisons selling NZ lamb.20 May 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Phenomenal’ season results in cheaper broccoliThis time a year ago, fresh produce was at the mercy of extreme weather events.19 May 11:47 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
KahuDairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua TrophyFarm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.19 May 11:09 PM
New ZealandWool quality assurance sector up in the air as tutors leaveSouthern Institute of Technology yet to replace tutors; semester two starts in July.19 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandThe 'miserable sneak-thief' stealing sheep in 1899An act of considerable audacity was perpetrated on Sunday evening or night, August 27.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMusic and art collide at Bay of Plenty lifestyle blockExperimenting with textures, shapes and colours is Angela McKenzie’s passion.18 May 04:40 PM
New ZealandPāmu keen to grow new generation of farmersNew apprenticeship scheme combines on-farm experience, academic learning and life skills.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra makes its ‘boldest call yet’Ari Dekker on the co-op’s move to put its consumer business up for sale.17 May 02:57 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Todd McClay on FonterraTodd McClay, Emma Poole, Chris Brandolino, Rowena Duncum.17 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandWhy Northland bull Sherlock is outstanding in his fieldGlen Kaycee Sherlock JG is a CRV Jersey bull bred by the Tucker family from Northland.17 May 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra puts a big chunk of its business up for saleIn a big step change, Fonterra is looking to sell its Consumer business.16 May 05:02 AM
New ZealandBeekeeper Steven Brown furious over destruction of $2m honey crop'Most farmers vaccinate their cows ... but it’s illegal to vaccinate the hive.'15 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandOver a million trays of kiwifruit to be destroyed after mice found on shipValue of fruit plus costs associated with reprocessing and disposal is estimated at $34m.15 May 10:03 PM
AgribusinessFonterra looks to sell global consumer business, including Anchor brandFonterra says it is looking to sell businesses, including its global consumer operation.15 May 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrices fell for lighter lambs at Matawhero saleyardsA total yarding of 1755 store lambs at Matawhero15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHoly Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters"We knew he was a good bull."15 May 04:05 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Christopher Luxon on live animal exportsChristopher Luxon, Lance Kerr, Jane Smith, Nadine Tunley, Craig Hickman, Grant Farquhar.15 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandAgResearch to showcase genetic tech opportunities at Fieldays'Genetic modification and gene editing may offer solutions to help farmers.'14 May 10:49 PM
New ZealandForest manager: International demand for pruned logs at an all-time high"Things are fundamentally changed in my view, in China."14 May 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Beyond impressive': Manawatū couple win Responsible Dairying AwardThe Stewarts have created wetlands and planted thousands of native trees on their farm.14 May 09:00 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 ZealandPollination work keeps pair as busy as their bees“We do a lot of kiwifruit and avocado pollination. That’s what keeps us going.”14 May 02:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Responsible Dairying Award winners James and Debbie StewartPhil Duncan, James and Debbie Stewart, Todd Clark, H McGregor, V Winning, S McManaway.14 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandRebuilding history a family affairHe used parts of an old bus chassis to painstakingly rebuild the Model 33.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThose Lazy, Hazy, Grazy Days of Winter in 1947“Possibly the most revolutionary proposal in the history of Hauraki Plains dairy farming.”11 May 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTips to stop wasting food: Why ‘just in case’ is costing you money'People buy broccoli and lettuce every week because that’s what they have always done.'10 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOff-the-grid lifestyle a winner for rural coupleRebecca and David Stewart only raise what they need to sustain them.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds president on the ongoing dryWayne Langford, Dave Martin, Chris Brandolino, Gill Naylor, Stu Duncan, Barry Soper.10 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'We need help': Waiho Flat landowners' angst over flood strategy'We’re watching our money going down the river every time it floods.'09 May 11:16 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional parkThe generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.09 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shane Jones on the Greens and energyShane Jones, Wayne McNee, Jeremy Rookes, Jamie Cunninghame, Chris Russell.09 May 03:00 AM
