AgribusinessFonterra on the lookout for distressed assetsFonterra may go shopping for new assets.25 Sep 06:59 AM
AgribusinessCattle disease tests now reach 20,000MPI has completed more than 20,000 tests for the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.22 Sep 09:38 PM
AgribusinessWet weather could push butter prices even higherButter prices could get more expensive if bad weather persists.20 Sep 05:33 AM
AgribusinessFonterra offshoot rallied farmers to marchFonterra's unit, Farm Source, encouraged people to attend Monday's march at Morrinsville.19 Sep 05:00 PM
EnvironmentLocal Focus: Not all farmers at Morrinsville protest"How much of this tax will go to bureaucracy?" Made with Funding from NZ On Air.18 Sep 11:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannWhy aren't food prices an election issue?COMMENT: Rising prices are a hot topic but they haven't figured in this election campaign.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse forces cancellation of possum huntA rural school has cancelled its possum hunt due to waves of online abuse.13 Sep 02:45 AM
BDBDAgribusinessManufacturing volumes boosted by meat, dairyThe volume and value of New Zealand's manufacturing sales rose in the June quarter.07 Sep 11:01 PM
New ZealandWhen city kids fall in love with farmingFrom the desert to the farm - how one city kid fell in love with farming.07 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessOtago wool at WimbledonPart of Adam Lindsay's wool clip is being smashed around at Wimbledon this year.07 Sep 12:07 AM
KahuWedding guest killed by jealous farmerMan who meant to shoot bride mistakenly killed former cabinet minister's niece.06 Sep 06:35 PM
BDBDAgribusinessGlobalDairyTrade investigates European tie-upThe online auction platform is looking at a tie-up to extend the dairy offering.04 Sep 10:37 PM
AgribusinessGisborne agribusiness goes globalThe agribusiness behind one of New Zealand's biggest Maori incorporations has gone global.04 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandFive rare sheep found slaughteredDaniel Wheeler believes slaughter of five Campbell Island ewes was opportunistic crime.03 Sep 02:41 AM
New ZealandPoo-covered cows cause Facebook stirFacebook users are unsure if the poo-sodden cows are dead or alive.01 Sep 03:02 AM
AgribusinessRaw milk 'might contain listeria'People concerned after consuming the affected milk are urged to contact a doctor.01 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandQ&A: The murky fate of Canterbury's riversMakers of a film showing in Auckland tonight discuss the plight of Canterbury's rivers.30 Aug 10:38 PM
KahuElection policy series: The battle over our riversHow do political parties propose to manage and protect our lakes and rivers?30 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: That's right polluters, it's time to payCOMMENT: There is overwhelming public support for a water royalty, says Rachel Stewart.29 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMycoplasma bovis found in 3 new locationsMycoplasma bovis found in North Canterbury linked to original South Canterbury outbreak.29 Aug 07:07 AM
New ZealandHeartbeat: Eketahuna shakes off its joke tagEketahuna - a joke town to much of New Zealand - is making an unlikely recovery.28 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuMajority of Kiwis back Labour's water taxLabour's royalty on freshwater is backed by 70 per cent of Kiwis in a new poll.28 Aug 04:00 AM
AgribusinessKiwi farmers going gaga for WagyuKiwi Wagyu beef has great earning potential for New Zealand farmers, LIC says.27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorMcIvor: Rift for town and countryOPINION: Townies are allowed opinions even if they don't have cow poo in their veins26 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionFarmers: We vow to protect waterways for our childrenCOMMENT: Farmers promise to protect rivers and streams for future generations.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPassions high over natural assetsWhat policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?23 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionRobin Grieve: Emissions unit not fair to farmersCOMMENT: Using carbon to measure greenhouse emissions is unfair to farmers and NZ.21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionCan NZ produce the next axe handle?COMMENT: There is much to do if we want to lead the race.21 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessGetting off the well-worn farm trackNew Zealand farming will need to change to meet future challenges, Lancorp CEO says.19 Aug 01:15 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Hysteria over water policy pitifulCOMMENT: Labour's water policy is not as difficult to understand as you might think.15 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers avoid jail in 'largest case of animal neglect'More than 900 cows were affected, 200 had to be put down.15 Aug 05:20 AM
AgribusinessFarmers avoid jail in 'largest case of animal neglect''Life-changing situation' for Lumsden farmers after nearly 200 cows were put down.15 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandFact or Fiction: Labour's water taxHow much will farmers really pay if Labour brings in a water tax?14 Aug 05:00 PM