PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'15 Jul 08:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra board loses power over director candidate choiceNew rules curb Fonterra board's room to interfere in farmer-director elections.15 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessPine trees cast shadow of death over NZ native plants and animals'When we allow our precious land resource to be taken over by pines, what does NZ have?'14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow cow pee insights could help NZ tackle emissionsCow pee patches hide the secret to tackling a chunk of NZ's greenhouse gas emissions.13 Jul 10:47 PM
TechnologyO'Leary's high-tech cowshed shows confidence in dairy's futureNew O'Leary milking shed is a $1.5 million investment in the future.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Dinosaurs keep hawking past as Godzone's futureCOMMENT: A clear vision of agriculture in NZ will not be forthcoming from usual suspects.09 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessGet ready to scramble for eggs: supplier warns of shortage and price hikesThe country's largest food and beverage wholesaler is warning of an egg shortage.08 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandCrushed to death: Probe launched after farm accidentThe person died in the incident near Timaru yesterday08 Jul 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRotten reality: Apples still on trees in July a reminder of Hawke's Bay picking strugglesThree years in a row there's been a shortage of pickers. So how do we solve it?07 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandThird time unlucky: Same flock of sheep attacked by another two dogsThird sheep attack at Equestrian Park leaves farmer angry and upset.07 Jul 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFonterra share price perks up after tumble mysteryFonterra's share price dive is probably because of a mix of factors.05 Jul 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & finance'Just about around the twist': 34 jobs on the line at Fresh Meats NZ factory in NapierWorkers fret as boutique meat processing business announces a company "reset".04 Jul 06:00 PM
EnvironmentFederated Farmers: And when farm land runs out?The move to industrial forestry will eventually have an impact the wider public will see.01 Jul 10:27 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Westland Milk sale will see xenophobes out in forceComment: "Foreign investment, like it or not, makes this country run."30 Jun 06:43 PM
PoliticsLetters: Small actions make changeEvery garment not synthetic used by you is a tiny part of the solution.24 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessAvocado heists feed sushi black marketAvocado thieves are supplying a growing black market for sushi shops.21 Jun 03:01 AM
AgribusinessDear James Cameron, here's what you get wrong about NZASB's rural economist has penned an open letter to James Cameron.20 Jun 06:04 AM
EnvironmentBala Tikkisetty: Loss of nitrogen in winterNitrogen plays an important role in increasing the pasture and crop yields.18 Jun 03:32 AM
New ZealandNew bill seeks to ease farmers' financial burdenAgriculture Minister says new bill will ease the burden on farmers.17 Jun 07:20 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Govt steps up to farmers' plate usually served up by NatsCOMMENT: Farming is a business like no other.17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: NZ farm debt is close to $63 billion – a new bill seeks to ease the financial burdenFocus Live: NZ farm debt is close to $63 billion – a new bill seeks to ease the financial burdenWatch17 Jun 03:35 AM
EnvironmentConservation Comment: Heard of the Zero Carbon Act?"Bill has been watered down to get buy-in, but how can you water down an emergency?"16 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessLand use change goes hi-tech with Hyper Farm visualisationInitial computer tool attracts much interest at this year's Fieldays.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSimon Bridges' plan for rural New ZealandLabour shortages are so bad that some food is left rotting says Simon Bridges.13 Jun 12:12 AM
PropertyIain Hyndman: Billion trees putting farming at riskBillion trees protagonists can't see the wood for the trees, writes Iain Hyndman.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFieldays 2019: Top 5 things to doGiven there's reasonable weather on the horizon, there's no excuse not to have a nosey.12 Jun 03:24 AM
New ZealandCancer-sniffing canine to make public debutGumboots and raincoats the right attire for Fieldays this year.11 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessAre live cattle exports a risk to NZ's image? Govt considers banAnimal welfare standards a "growing focus of consumers around the world".11 Jun 05:34 AM
PoliticsShane Jones: Farmers need towniesRegional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones tells farmers they can't go it alone.10 Jun 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessStrong milk prices, so why are things grim in rural NZ?Farmer sentiment is failing despite prospects of a strong milk price for 2019/20.09 Jun 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessMeaty issue: NZ's place in a cow-disrupted futureIn a world seeing the rise of meatless meat, where does NZ's beef and lamb industry stand?08 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: The end of the meat? Not impossible, just not likelyWe say: Meat substitutes are changing trends in West but global consumption still rising.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHoly Cow: Outrage from townies over plans to kill city cowsOutrage after inner city farm announced it would slaughter three cows.07 Jun 11:34 PM
New Zealand3-year-old dies in West Coast farm incidentThe preschooler's sudden death has been referred to the Coroner.07 Jun 11:03 PM
