OpinionTim Mackle: Dairy farmers leading charge to clean up waterCOMMENT: The simple reality these days is that no dairy cow can get into a stream.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the couple at No.1 State Highway, Far NorthMeet the couple who built a life at the end of the road.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnimals take $70m injury toll on Kiwis"We do know over the years there have been people who have been killed by cattle."09 Jan 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra sells Farm Source Livestock to CarrfieldsFonterra is to sell its Farm Source livestock division.09 Jan 03:10 AM
New ZealandThe disaster that awaits unless we actHousing, agriculture, tourism - dire predictions if climate allowed to continue warming.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPoll reveals Kiwis are more concerned about polluted rivers than cost of livingKiwis are more concerned about freshwater pollution than the cost of living, poll finds.02 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandDamien O'Connor on fighting M. bovisEradication plan has made NZ's overall biosecurity system more resilient, O'Connor says.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is terrible': Man killed in hay-baler tragedy on Waitaki farm'There is never a good time of year for anything like that but this is terrible.'20 Dec 05:53 PM
AgribusinessFarm education provider Taratahi placed in liquidationDeclining student numbers add to Taratahi's financial and operational pressures.20 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandGovernment confident of beating M. bovisThe massive response is making progress, Prime Minister says.17 Dec 03:25 AM
EnvironmentConservation Comment: The new ag - look to AfricaWith a changing, erratic weather pattern, maybe NZ could try the Serengeti system.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandEnviro watchdog: Farm tool Overseer needs oversightTool used to calculate farm run-off into waterways needs greater scrutiny, watchdog says.12 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Picnic in the PinetumLargest collection in the southern hemisphere. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Dec 05:43 PM
KahuHundreds gather for Ātihau Whanganui annual meetingĀtihau Whanganui reported a net surplus of $3.1m for the year and $21.6m total revenue.07 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandChairman blasts his own council over water warningsChairman annoyed because warning puts off visitors to reserve and campground06 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Farmer's horror as cows found dead after lightning strikeA video on Facebook shows footage of a group of cows lying lifeless on a dirt road.04 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandCharges laid over cows beaten with pipe and other implementsSix charges have been filed against an individual under the Animal Welfare Act.03 Dec 09:48 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Growing hemp for food and carsHemp farmer Dave Jordan discusses hemp as an emerging market.02 Dec 04:00 PM
AgribusinessA hand up or corporate welfare? Questions around Govt's provincial growth fundTaxpayer loan to West Coast dairy company has secret terms.02 Dec 02:00 AM
AgribusinessNorth America Zespri's new kiwifruit frontierZespri looks to grow kiwifruit in North America as Sungold sales boom.02 Dec 01:39 AM
LifestyleKnickers the giant cow: why do some animals grow so big?As well as unusual individuals, entire species of animals can also grow to become giants.01 Dec 10:29 PM
AgribusinessAnd they're off: New start for thoroughbred industryIndustry leader says Government support will revive the racehorse business.30 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessAgriculture in hock for $70 billion and vulnerableDairy debt stress eases but no time for in-hock agriculture to relax, says Reserve Bank.28 Nov 03:05 AM
AgribusinessNew housing eats into farmland for fruits and vegetablesNew housing developments are taking up land critical for growing food.27 Nov 06:32 PM
New ZealandAward for improvement to river appals campaignerCampaigner: river award 'undeserved'. Councillor admits improvement a long time coming.26 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandWool they or won't they change village name?No, PETA are not pulling the wool by asking UK village to change name to Vegan Wool.24 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessButter price slumpsThis is the biggest slide for butter in about two years.20 Nov 07:07 PM
New ZealandBlade shearing still cutting a swathe 150 years onA shearing milestone has been marked in Waipukurau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 07:15 PM
AgribusinessThe battle over what to call lab-grown meatMeat 2.0, artificial, fake? The verdict's still out on the best moniker.11 Nov 05:29 PM
AgribusinessReport: Fonterra has failed to deliver 'meaningful returns'The report says it is "critical" that the poor returns be addressed.07 Nov 10:22 PM
AgribusinessMilk payout outlook tightening - economistsFonterra milk price forecast tipped to be pinched again.07 Nov 05:00 AM
AgribusinessFonterra shareholders vent anger: Director ousted in electionFrustrated Fonterra shareholders have their say at director ballot box.06 Nov 04:57 AM
AgribusinessSheep milk players back export future with new buildBuilding of $50 million sheep milk processing plant to start before Christmas.04 Nov 10:30 PM
AgribusinessTight race for seats on Fonterra's boardFonterra farmers will find out the composition of their board board tomorrow.04 Nov 04:00 PM
