PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow long will this dairy downturn last and what will be the cost?There are mixed opinions on how long China will cast a shadow over demand and prices.17 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDire prediction of 12-18 months of reduced income for farmersDairyNZ has calculated a break-even dairy price of $7.51/kg for farmers.17 Aug 05:17 AM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policiesOPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.16 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra farmers fear new season milk price forecast about to get the chopAn important global whole milk powder price has gone south.02 Aug 04:01 AM
New ZealandPoo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches streamThe owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.27 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessIs Fonterra's heavy hand still behind our milk price-setting system?There are allegations Fonterra's still in the driving seat, despite industry law changes.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNation of Debt: $63b down, farmers struggling to break evenFarm debt has come down but rising costs and a falling milk price are piling pressure on.24 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDesert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dustWorld's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.21 Jul 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Who will inherit?': How to keep Kiwi farms in the familyAgeing Kiwi farmers risk losing their farms because they don't have a succession plan.19 Jul 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Just want to support them': Almost 100km of fencing donated to Hawke’s Bay farmersA free event with plenty of giveaways is being staged in Hastings to help farmers.18 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandHarm on the farm: What's behind cruelty to animals?Safe believes the problem is worse than the figures show.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
New ZealandBrian Doughty wins Whanganui Rural Community Board byelectionDoughty said he now had to work to give people what they wanted.09 Jul 03:09 AM
New ZealandMaking history: First-ever female Young Farmer of the Year'I'm totally overwhelmed... We've finally knocked the grass ceiling off the roof.'09 Jul 02:23 AM
New ZealandWaikato Bay of Plenty farmer makes history in Young Farmer of the Year competitionEmma Poole won the competition after three days of challenges.09 Jul 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Labour is Kiwi farmers' best friendOpinion: In six years of Labour Government, primary sector exports have risen 50 per cent.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNearly 400,000 chickens reared in 7 weeks at huge Helensville farmThe farm is also the same one where 180,000 chickens died in 2019 after a power outage.04 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandNorthland beef farmer fined 15K for NAIT breachesFailing to register his animals landed a Northland beef farmer in court.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bullPrem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warningThe newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?23 Jun 05:00 PM
Markets with Madison‘Pretty sh*t’: Farmers & IMF assess NZ economyThis recession is hitting the rural economy hard.15 Jun 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAuckland airport share sale: Ratepayers could end up being short-changedCouncil's compromise might have just delivered Aucklanders the worst of two worlds.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKing's Birthday Honours: Steve Wyn-Harris recognised for services to farming, rural communitiesThe Waipukurau dry-stock farmer and media identity receives an ONZM.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kidsBrutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.31 May 08:00 PM
PoliticsGovt considering fertiliser tax as time to price emissions runs lowIt comes as time runs out on pricing scheme, Govt looks to other funding options.31 May 06:52 AM
New Zealand‘I hope you’ve got a decent lawyer’: Dairy farm row ends in employment disputeThe farm employee admitted to baiting his boss, but he was sacked unlawfully.29 May 07:00 AM
AgribusinessFonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energyFonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.24 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Waiting and not knowing': Future still uncertain for fruit growersHorticultural sector unhappy at being excluded from Government relief package.17 May 12:30 AM
