AgribusinessDecision imminent on Mbovis cattle disease battle planBiosecurity risks so far don't come bigger than Mbovis cattle disease.08 May 03:52 AM
AgribusinessLabour shortage hits kiwifruit industryThe Bay of Plenty urgently needs 1200 pickers to harvest this season's kiwifruit crop.07 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSeasonal labour shortage declared across the Bay of PlentyBid to find at least 1,200 people to pick and pack the rest of the kiwifruit harvest.07 May 07:13 AM
New ZealandFarm limits an 'assault on the regions': BridgesThe Government wants to limit farming run-off and intensification.06 May 09:33 PM
New ZealandNew Govt water plan would curb intensificationTough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.06 May 03:47 AM
PoliticsWe could do with something new on regional council horizonWhanganui should split from Horizons with the district council expanding its role03 May 08:00 AM
EnvironmentRachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?Councils have perfected pretending they're doing something meaningful about water quality02 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessHow Fonterra rates alongside rivalsFor first time Fonterra can be compared to NZ dairy competitors.01 May 09:15 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?COMMENT: Some of dullest minds in the country found at local government tables.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer 'wiped out' third of rare NZ plant speciesBrent Thomas says he is "horrified" and is working to reach a collaborative solution.30 Apr 09:38 PM
AgribusinessResults demanded from new agribusiness councilAgriculture Minister wants answers from his new council within a year.30 Apr 04:14 AM
AgribusinessThousands register interest in medical cannabis offerOffer of shares in Waiapu Investments could raise up to $2 million.27 Apr 05:27 AM
Agribusiness10 big ideas for reaching our carbon goalsHow to reach the 2050 reduction targets, Pattrick Smellie reports.26 Apr 06:00 PM
AgribusinessBrian Fallow: Cut carbon emissions? Yes we canNZ can make big reductions in greenhouse gases.26 Apr 05:30 PM
AgribusinessBuffalo milk cheese company wins top food producer awardBuffalo milk cheese company wins top award at Food Producer Awards26 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandCow pee: 200 tonnes of nitrogen leaching each dayUrine from 4.8m dairy cows putting 200 tonnes of leached nitrogen into groundwater daily.26 Apr 06:33 AM
BDBDAgribusinessPhilippines-based company mounts $438m takeover bid for TegelThe offer comes at a time when Tegel has been beaten up with multiple earnings downgrades.25 Apr 09:14 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFarm sales drop as cattle disease keeps farmers nervousFarmers are being cautious due to the recent outbreak of mycoplasma bovis.23 Apr 12:32 AM
AgribusinessSpotlight put on Fonterra's value and spendingFonterra watchdog calls for report on company's value build and capital spending.19 Apr 05:08 AM
Agribusiness'Rodents scurrying in manure': The filth behind a recall of 200 million eggsInspectors were shocked by what they found at the US egg farm.18 Apr 11:53 PM
AgribusinessWomen fined after bringing high-risk sausages to NZThe pair pleaded guilty to one charge each under the Biosecurity Act.18 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandFarmers will soon be able to test for cattle disease M. bovisA new diagnostic tool is being developed to allow farmers to test for M. bovis.18 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandFarmers in sights of new climate committeeThe Government has announced the leadership of a powerful new committee on climate change.17 Apr 05:33 AM
AgribusinessFarmers facing toxic swede harvestError means more than 500 farmers growing variety linked to deaths of cows and sheep.16 Apr 06:37 AM
AgribusinessFonterra does U-turn on invoice payments to tradiesFonterra to pay small-medium trades and services suppliers in shorter time.16 Apr 06:08 AM
BDBDAgribusinessA2 Milk Co signs exclusive deal in South KoreaThe products will be sourced from New Zealand and Australia.16 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandMarked improvement in NZ river water qualityNew data released by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa shows river quality trends are high.16 Apr 03:06 AM
AgribusinessLow intensity dairy farmers take awardSustainability equals longevity for dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Apr 08:00 PM
EnvironmentMore focus on the environment at Ngamatapouri SchoolActing principal Heather Dallas has been made permanent and has big plans for term two15 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra brass urged to give a Kiwi CEO a goFonterra shareholders want a Kiwi chief executive this time round.15 Apr 04:56 AM
AgribusinessEx-Fonterra director hits back with defamation claimFormer Fonterra director to take board of directors to court.13 Apr 04:31 AM
AgribusinessFonterra beaten in race to buy Argentinian dairy co-opArgentina's dairy co-op SanCor has been sold to a local buyer.10 Apr 07:01 AM
AgribusinessOIO rule changes affecting foreign farm salesJericho farm sale to a Kiwi is the result of OIO rule changes, says Minister10 Apr 05:59 AM
AgribusinessKiwi Jericho Station winner 'chuffed' but not anti foreign investmentFarmer Ed Pinckney is the unconditional contract-holder.10 Apr 02:27 AM
